RITA's LXII: Painting My Age with Beauty of Thy Days.

[morna]

I got yer seasonal bats right here honey!


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/Fiddle__Heads.jpg

[howyadoin]

A seasonal bat?You wouldn't hit a bat with glasses?

[kmeyers]

A seasonal bat?

I think they call those birds. Unless you're talkiing about baseball.

[howyadoin]

I got yer seasonal bats right here honey!


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/Fiddle__Heads.jpgCheck out those spiral shapes. Math and art coming together.

[Josh S]

I got yer seasonal bats right here honey!


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/Fiddle__Heads.jpg


What do those taste like?

I would eat them.

[kmeyers]

I was thinking those looked a lot like the Aliens movie spores...

[Ben Morgan]

Why doesn't Josh want anyone to quote Dickens in his apartment?

[Josh S]

Why doesn't Josh want anyone to quote Dickens in his apartment?

He's a hack.

[Chris Nowlin]

Check out those spiral shapes. Math and art coming together.

Sounds impossible to me.

[howyadoin]

He's a hack.Do you have "Karnaby Fudge" by Darles Chickens?

[DoctorDoom]

mmmm..

wanna see a little food porn? we had a very delicious dinner featuring a very seasonal treat... ?
Ooh! I do!

[DoctorDoom]

I got yer seasonal bats right here honey!


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/Fiddle__Heads.jpg
Whoops, and there it is!

[morna]

ok new images in my sig check 'em out

[howyadoin]

ok new images in my sig check 'em outOh yeah, I'm definitely diggin' #53. A lotta depth to that one.

[Ben Morgan]

I'm a fan of 37 myself

[morna]

Oh yeah, I'm definitely diggin' #53. A lotta depth to that one.

I love that one - it may be my overall favorite. A bit violent, but i'm ok with that.

Ben: 37 has been a long time fave too - nice and fresh.

[morna]

I really improved one of the ones I put up - was it last night? anyway it's sweet now. This new stuff takes forever to dry though so I have to wait to scan these new guys. some good stuff happening I feel.

[kmeyers]

ok new images in my sig check 'em out

Either I'm psychic(fingers crossed) or I've seen these before.

They're all still as awesome as I thought they were before, but yeah my favorite is still 53.
The birds one is a very close second.

[DoctorDoom]

ok new images in my sig check 'em out
Nice work. Love 53.

[morna]

hmmm I didn't have 53 in photobucket but the others have been in rita's before. No, wait ...ya an earlier in-process version of 53 WAS posted here. Sorry not psychic just maybe a bit... sensitive.

[Chris Nowlin]

I gotta vote for 53 myself.

I'm reminded of a very angry duck I once knew.

[morna]

duck



okay, sure!

[darkhanamaru]

Getting her drunk enough to have sex.

I don't know if i love you anymore.

[darkhanamaru]

I am slightly drunk on free plymouth gibsons, freixnet and baseball smithwicks. I am totally stinking of garlic fries and am wiped out by all the junkie baseball food my client decided to keep buying. It actually turned out to be a good night and very warm. I like my new work.

[howyadoin]

I really improved one of the ones I put up - was it last night? anyway it's sweet now. This new stuff takes forever to dry though so I have to wait to scan these new guys. some good stuff happening I feel.There's definitely a feeling of growth to me when I see your stuff. How often are you painting these days?

[Paradox]

Puma goes with my arch-nemeses:

I know Siamese can be odd kittehs but gross?

I hate Siamese, but only because they have the bitchiest voices of all the domestic cats. Sort of like a bored superior Edward G. Robinson.

Maaaaaah!

**cringes**

[morna]

Aww that's really good to hear howy. I am doing every day - except I got all demotivated today. I blame Gary and his pesky beers. I love that you are going for every day. Awesome commitment and no doubt a great discipline to acquire. I aspire to it.

[howyadoin]

Aww that's really good to hear howy. I am doing every day - except I got all demotivated today. I blame Gary and his pesky beers. I love that you are going for every day. Awesome commitment and no doubt a great discipline to acquire. I aspire to it.The difference it makes in my life is amazing. Not just from a disciplinary perspective - it's very meditative, too.

Plus I'm learning so damn much...

[Chris Nowlin]

I had a lot of beer today.

And then got to my office and bemoaned the lack of whisky. I'd bought a bottle Monday night, but it was gone by Tuesday night.

Fortunately, a fellow grad student, more responsible than I, had some whiskey to offer.

[Paradox]

Paul McEnery is a pot stirrer:View Post (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=6855656&postcount=1797)

As a mathematician, "why?" is a question that should never pass your lips. Instead, there should be a large and mystifying chain of "if...then"s leading to a conclusion of so little interest that the general population will let you slide.

That's art. :tongue:

**runs away**

[morna]

well, this is it! The learning. I do think there's room to just let things settle, I know I need time to assimilate things... my experiences and let them flow out rather than forcing it, but I guess that's why it's good to have a couple things on the go. So far I haven't developed that mode of operation... for some reason I like to finish a project before I get too many loose ends. Another form of discipline I guess.

[morna]

Ok I'm off to bed. nigty - o folks.

[Chris Nowlin]

Awww... okay, g'night morna.


Guess I'm theoretically working anyway.

[kmeyers]

So, this might be the greatest tribute/cover version that ever musicked.
While My Guitar Gently weeps...for George's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of fame.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7sT1HRV2qU

Prince goes crazy wailing on the guitar.

[howyadoin]

well, this is it! The learning. I do think there's room to just let things settle, I know I need time to assimilate things... my experiences and let them flow out rather than forcing it, but I guess that's why it's good to have a couple things on the go. So far I haven't developed that mode of operation... for some reason I like to finish a project before I get too many loose ends. Another form of discipline I guess.The main reason I like doing it that way is so I've got something to do while I'm waiting for thick gels and paints to dry. I could happily work on 10 pieces if I had the room.

[howyadoin]

I just had an idea for an Iron Man painting.

[Chris Nowlin]

I just had an idea for an Iron Man painting.

morna inspired?

[howyadoin]

morna inspired?Naw, I wouldn't say so. It's actually an adaption of an idea I had for a Spider-Man painting once.

[kmeyers]

Naw, I wouldn't say so. It's actually an adaption of an idea I had for a Spider-Man painting once.

You already have a really cool Iron Man drawing, or am I thinking of someone else?

[Pól Rua]

Sadly, the material you respond to is rayon.

it's a crazy feeling.

[howyadoin]

You already have a really cool Iron Man drawing, or am I thinking of someone else?What, this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/Iron_Man.jpg

That was 12 years ago. This is a completely different concept.

[Ben Morgan]

2001? Wouldn't that be 7 years ago?

[howyadoin]

2001? Wouldn't that be 7 years ago?Did the original illustration in the fall of 1996. Made a desktop image out of it in 2001.

[Pól Rua]

They sell Crime Story?

Just scored Season 1 & 2 for $AUS14.95 each.
woo!

*dances*

[kmeyers]

What, this?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/Iron_Man.jpg

That was 12 years ago. This is a completely different concept.

That still doesn't make this one less cool...

[howyadoin]

That still doesn't make this one less cool...This new idea will be painted in deep, deep texture, of course. And it'll be more iconic.

[Pól Rua]

Tuesday is the "George R. R. Martin girl" for those keeping track.

Oh, God. This is a mistake.

Tuesday's girl is fair of face.
Congratulations, that man.

[kmeyers]

This new idea will be painted in deep, deep texture, of course. And it'll be more iconic.

Well, I'm sure the new idea will be better, but I've only seen this one, and it's good. So, there's much to look forward to.

[Pól Rua]

Nearly finished:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2493149293_d655176ced_o.jpg

Nice ass, dude.

[Pól Rua]

The plan is to put a coat or two of self-levelling gel over the skin areas, and then add some specular highlights on top of that.

Oh, and this one's comin' along, too:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2493997884_14a003b145.jpg

That's startin' to look REAL fuckin' pretty.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, Pól. I appreciate it.

[howyadoin]

The cool thing about Iron Man, of course, is that there've been dozens of versions of the armour. So you can draw or paint it almost any way you want, as long as you stick with slit eyes and the right colour combination.

[Pól Rua]

Made Of Poisonous Arcylic!!

Not to Matter-Eater Lad!

[kmeyers]

The cool thing about Iron Man, of course, is that there've been dozens of versions of the armour. So you can draw or paint it almost any way you want, as long as you stick with slit eyes and the right colour combination.

Even the slit eyes is not a for sure thing...

http://toontalk.freedomblogging.com/files/2007/12/ultimateironmanii01dellottocover.jpg
http://marvel.com/comics/onsale/covers/0208/ULTIMII003.jpg

[howyadoin]

Even the slit eyes is not a for sure thing...Maybe not, but it's a pretty crucial design element to me. Those round ones make him look scared or alarmed.

[Pól Rua]

I got yer seasonal bats right here honey!


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/Fiddle__Heads.jpg

Heheh.
Getting a serious Junji Ito* vibe there.





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* - really sweet Japanese Horror Mangaka, whose masterwork 'Uzumaki' is about an hostile reality takeover using spiral shapes.

[kmeyers]

Maybe not, but it's a pretty crucial design element to me. Those round ones make him look scared or alarmed.
Oh, I agree with you, and I hate how that looks, although I admit it is probabbly more functional.

Just agreeing with you that there is almost no suit of armor that hasn't or can't be done.

[Pól Rua]

ok new images in my sig check 'em out

37 had a really autumnal feel. Reminded me of cool, dry evenings and dying grass.
59 was awesome I love the crows. They're becoming nicely mythic. I'm friends with most of the birds who live in the park opposite me, so I guess I'm getting a bit more into that particular vibe at the moment. Hrm. Interesting.
53 as soon as I saw it, I thought 'Fall from Heaven'. Very Blake/Miltonian. Very dramatic.

[Pól Rua]

That's art. :tongue:

**runs away**

This will explain.
http://www.fashionbuddha.com/blog/index.php/site/the_chow_raid_is_complete/

[Pól Rua]

Maybe not, but it's a pretty crucial design element to me. Those round ones make him look scared or alarmed.

Yup. The round eyes only work because the rest of the armour is so Iron Man-y.

Did you guys see the Iron Man redesign thingie at 'Project Rooftop'?
(I mean, I assume, yes, but just in case...)

http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/

Some deliriously good stuff in there.

I DO like a nice, Iconic Iron Man picture. All wonderful flat planes and textures. Mmm-mm.

[howyadoin]

Did you guys see the Iron Man redesign thingie at 'Project Rooftop'?
(I mean, I assume, yes, but just in case...)

http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop (http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/)I've never heard of Project Rooftop before, actually. Thanks for the link.

[kmeyers]

Yup. The round eyes only work because the rest of the armour is so Iron Man-y.

Did you guys see the Iron Man redesign thingie at 'Project Rooftop'?
(I mean, I assume, yes, but just in case...)

http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/

Some deliriously good stuff in there.

I DO like a nice, Iconic Iron Man picture. All wonderful flat planes and textures. Mmm-mm.

Wow. The grand prize winning drawing looks very Darwyn Cooke-esque.

[DoctorDoom]

Good night, room. Good night, moon.

Good night and sweet dreams all.

Pop Tarts await me in the morning. Cookie Dough flavor!

[howyadoin]

Good night, room. Good night, moon.

Good night and sweet dreams all.

Pop Tarts await me in the morning. Cookie Dough flavor!You really can't beat a mouthwatering tart in the morning.

Night, Rei.

[Pól Rua]

I've never heard of Project Rooftop before, actually. Thanks for the link.
Really? I love the place. It's just full of great stuff. I'd love to see them update more often, but it's always worth it when they do.

Wow. The grand prize winning drawing looks very Darwyn Cooke-esque.
You should check out his Nick Fury and Black Widow redesign.
More than a few people have said they'd love to see him do a Marvel: New Frontier style dealie.

http://www.tencentticker.com/projectrooftop/2008/02/10/black-widow-nick-fury-by-daniel-krall/#comments

[Pól Rua]

Good night, room. Good night, moon.

Good night and sweet dreams all.

Pop Tarts await me in the morning. Cookie Dough flavor!

'Night Rei. Sleep good.

[howyadoin]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

[Chris Nowlin]

Wow. What you call a beginning could probably pass for an awesome finished piece.

[Spike-X]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg
...my pants just got a little tighter.

[howyadoin]

So it's not a bad idea, then?

[Chris Nowlin]

I love the white in his eye. That glimmer; that glow.

[howyadoin]

And with that, I bid you a fond adieu.

Fuckers.

[Chris Nowlin]

Nite d00d.

[Pól Rua]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

Wow. Zers.
That's gonna be a cracker.

[Pól Rua]

I love the white in his eye. That glimmer; that glow.

It's very smooth and luminous. Nice. That's probably my favourite bit so far. Nice striking central focus point.
If you'll excuse the pun, that drawing of an eye really draws the eye.

Suddenly I've got that Escher piece with the two hands in my head.

weee!

[Pól Rua]

Night, howy monster!

[Chris Nowlin]

I don't excuse puns.

[boshobosho]

I saw a car yesterday. Some college twit. It had three DMB stickers on it. I wanted to blow up that car!

[Pól Rua]

I don't excuse puns.

Ooooh! Forbidden Pun!
That makes the pun all the sweeter!
weeeeeeeee!

What's DMB?

[Spike-X]

I saw a car yesterday. Some college twit. It had three DMB stickers on it. I wanted to blow up that car!
You totally should have.

Damn cars.

[Pól Rua]

What's a DMB?

Dude! My Bum!?
Don't Make Babies!?
Damn Monty Burns!?
Dat's My Breakfast!?
Deliberately Misleading Bumpersticker?
Double Meat Burger!?

[Spike-X]

Dave Matthews Band.

[Pól Rua]

I like mine better.

[Spike-X]

I like mine better.
Yours aren't nearly as overrated or annoying, that's for sure.

[Pól Rua]

True.
And with that... I'm away... like the wind!

oooooooOOOoOoOOooOoooooOo...

[DocAbsurd]

*sniff sniff*

I smell wind . . . broken wind.

Dammit, Pol!

[Jared_Humpherys]

Woke up dizzy as hell this morning. Had to sit in the friggin shower, it was so bad. Ugh.

[DocAbsurd]

Today's our semi-grand opening. I say 'semi' cuz we don't have the banners for the storefront yet. Or the advertising. Or the flyers. Or the official announcements in the paper.

So basically we'll be there, doors open for business, employees in the store, registers warmed up, but not expecting customers.

That's all right, though; I've got a humongous section in children's to re-do. And there's a lotta fine-tuning to get done.

Thing 1's got his recital tonite. I'm looking forward to it; they're doing Wizard of Oz and we've watched the movie enough to instill a need in them to re-read the story (and it may be our selection for the summer book report). But I've been needing a half hour break lately right around the time the play's supposed to start. So I'm a bit worried that I'll start petering out right about the time the twister hits.

Sounds like a job for Power Drink!

[DocAbsurd]

I had that this morning, too, Jared. I get it if I stand up too fast or if I'm on the verge of exhaustion. Get the sparks in my eyes, the nauseous stomach, the sweats.

I hate feeling like that. And I can't find any real quick-fix for it apart from a few minutes lay-down.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Today's our semi-grand opening. I say 'semi' cuz we don't have the banners for the storefront yet. Or the advertising. Or the flyers. Or the official announcements in the paper.

So basically we'll be there, doors open for business, employees in the store, registers warmed up, but not expecting customers.

That's all right, though; I've got a humongous section in children's to re-do. And there's a lotta fine-tuning to get done.

Thing 1's got his recital tonite. I'm looking forward to it; they're doing Wizard of Oz and we've watched the movie enough to instill a need in them to re-read the story (and it may be our selection for the summer book report). But I've been needing a half hour break lately right around the time the play's supposed to start. So I'm a bit worried that I'll start petering out right about the time the twister hits.

Sounds like a job for Power Drink!


Sounds like fun, Doc. What role is Thing 1 playing?

I had that this morning, too, Jared. I get it if I stand up too fast or if I'm on the verge of exhaustion. Get the sparks in my eyes, the nauseous stomach, the sweats.

I hate feeling like that. And I can't find any real quick-fix for it apart from a few minutes lay-down.

Eating something and lying down seemed to help me out a little bit. In other news, I'm here at work two hours early, as I'm leaving early today for my trip to see my folks. I'm gonna miss my wife while I'm away.

[Elegance Liberty]

Well, I'm not sure if it was the fact I woke up at 3:30am a couple days ago or what, but I've been feeling really weak and nauseous the last couple days. Weird.

At least I'm doing S/R from 2-8, which means I get to be in the backroom most of the day. Hoorah!

[DocAbsurd]

Sounds like fun, Doc. What role is Thing 1 playing?
He's just one of the Munchkin masses, although I think he might be the lead in the Lollipop Guild. Lead roles go to the middle school grades, so he's got another year to wait before he auditions.

He's been bugging me to do my impression of the Cowardly Lion for the boy whose got the part in the play.

I'm looking forward to it. nice thing about this school is there aren't many prima donnas. They might try, but that attitude gets 'em nowhere.

Eating something and lying down seemed to help me out a little bit. In other news, I'm here at work two hours early, as I'm leaving early today for my trip to see my folks. I'm gonna miss my wife while I'm away.

Absence makes the heart grow stronger.

Or is that 'abstinence'? 'Absinthe'? 'Absolut'? It's some 'ab' word, and I know it ain't 'abdominal'.

You'll appreciate each more when you get home. Take a stuffed animal that reminds you of her, or a small article of clothing that kept her scent. I'd be more concerned about spending time with the parents. Lord knows I dread each and every single moment I spend near my mother lately.

[jessecuster3]

Woke up hungover. But, I only have to work a couple of hours and then Cubs game this afternoon.

[Jared_Humpherys]

He's just one of the Munchkin masses, although I think he might be the lead in the Lollipop Guild. Lead roles go to the middle school grades, so he's got another year to wait before he auditions.

He's been bugging me to do my impression of the Cowardly Lion for the boy whose got the part in the play.

I'm looking forward to it. nice thing about this school is there aren't many prima donnas. They might try, but that attitude gets 'em nowhere.



Absence makes the heart grow stronger.

Or is that 'abstinence'? 'Absinthe'? 'Absolut'? It's some 'ab' word, and I know it ain't 'abdominal'.

You'll appreciate each more when you get home. Take a stuffed animal that reminds you of her, or a small article of clothing that kept her scent. I'd be more concerned about spending time with the parents. Lord knows I dread each and every single moment I spend near my mother lately.

Yeah, my folks and I have a rocky past. Don't much care for my siblings, either. Still, it's been a long time, and the bulk of the trip will be in Branson, a neutral spot..

[Jared_Humpherys]

And now my face is swollen up, apparently.

Crap. I'm gonna have to go home for the morning.

[Typo Lad]

And now my face is swollen up, apparently.

Crap. I'm gonna have to go home for the morning.
Might be anxiety.

[Agent Helix]

I love arguing box office semantics in the morning.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Hey, kids. What's crackin'?

[Paradox]

Pól Rua shows me da legumes:

This will explain.
http://www.fashionbuddha.com/blog/index.php/site/the_chow_raid_is_complete/

That's an...interesting version of one of my faves, "Jessica".

Can't decide if it's wonderful or horrible, though...

[Puma]

Morning people.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Morning people.

Morning, d00d.

[Paradox]

I'll hold him down, Puma. You claw his eyes out. :wink:

Puma amn't no d00d!

[Agent Helix]

I'll hold him down, Puma. You claw his eyes out. :wink:

Puma amn't no d00d!

Shit, I'll help.

[Michael P]

Shit, I'll help.

Why do I doubt that your reasons and Paradox's are the same?

[Agent Helix]

Why do I doubt that your reasons and Paradox's are the same?

No no I really care about whatever it is that he cares about too let's just hurry up and kill the guy.

[Typo Lad]

My nephew stabilized over night and should be able to go home today, albeit heavily medicated and with MyFirst Heart Monitor (by Sony!)

[jessecuster3]

That's an...interesting version of one of my faves, "Jessica".

Can't decide if it's wonderful or horrible, though...

You mean the Allman's never used oboe?

[Paradox]

As a bong, maybe. :biggrin:

[jessecuster3]

As a bong, maybe. :biggrin:

Hilarious.


They are one of the few bands that I was even willing to see a tribute band perform.

[Puma]

d00d?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1170/1343793573_080af9e9da.jpg



kids

[Paradox]

Timeless classics. I'm letting a bunch play on youtube in the background. I've always been in love with their instrumentals, particularly "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed".

Although it's hard to beat the sheer volatility of "Whipping Post".

[Dreadstar]

Timeless classics. I'm letting a bunch play on youtube in the background. I've always been in love with their instrumentals, particularly "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed".

Although it's hard to beat the sheer volatility of "Whipping Post".

Or the unbridled exuberance of "Mountain Jam."

[Radioactive Zombie]

Fine, what do you want? A fricking Klingon salute?

[Agent Helix]

Or the unbridled exuberance of "Mountain Jam."

I don't really want to hear any more about your exuberant jam.

[Dreadstar]

Fine, what do you want? A fricking Klingon salute?

It'll do for a start.

Do you know the Klingon words for "I'm sorry"?

[Dreadstar]

I don't really want to hear any more about your exuberant jam.

Hey, at least congratumalate me on spelling "exuberance" correctly without coffee.

[Agent Helix]

A winner is you.

[jessecuster3]

Although it's hard to beat the sheer volatility of "Whipping Post".

I have always loved Blue Sky.

Check out a modern bluegrass/jam band doing an excellent cover of Whipping Post. (http://ia341038.us.archive.org/2/items/ymsb2008-02-20/ymsb2008-02-20d03t04_vbr.mp3)

[DoctorDoom]

Good morning all!

Just cleaning the house up.

How is everyone?

[jessecuster3]

1 hour to go and then I am off to see Greg Maddux final performance in Wrigley Field.

[DoctorDoom]

You really can't beat a mouthwatering tart in the morning.

Night, Rei.

Yeah, I--

HEY!

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

Oh my god....That looks great so far.

[howyadoin]

What's a DMB?

Dude! My Bum!?
Don't Make Babies!?
Damn Monty Burns!?
Dat's My Breakfast!?
Deliberately Misleading Bumpersticker?
Double Meat Burger!?I can't pick a favourite outta those.

[DoctorDoom]

1 hour to go and then I am off to see Greg Maddux final performance in Wrigley Field.
Nice. Have fun!

[DoctorDoom]

When the heck is that Marvel MMORPG coming out?

[howyadoin]

Yeah, I--

HEY!You set 'em up; I'll knock 'em down.

Oh my god....That looks great so far.Thanks. At this point, it's just pencil on a wood panel. All the colour was mocked up in Photoshop.

Still, it's a start.

[Paradox]

DoctorDoom wakes up and works:

Good morning all!

Just cleaning the house up.

How is everyone?

Well, I've been run down. I've been lied to.

[Royal]

Well, I've been run down. I've been lied to.

You and every other American. Get in line.

[DoctorDoom]

You set 'em up; I'll knock 'em down.

Just like always.

Thanks. At this point, it's just pencil on a wood panel. All the colour was mocked up in Photoshop.

Still, it's a start.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Well, I've been run down. I've been lied to.

Oh, really? When and how?

[Justin D.]

Woke up dizzy as hell this morning. Had to sit in the friggin shower, it was so bad. Ugh.

Stop riding roller coasters in your dreams.

And now my face is swollen up, apparently.

Crap. I'm gonna have to go home for the morning.

Stop trying to eat live bees.

I love arguing box office semantics in the morning.

Do I want to go look at the TV/Film board?


We had crazy weather last night. No tornadoes in our area, but there were some funnel clouds south and north of us. Around 12:30, we got pelted with raging wings and giant pieces of hail. There were plenty of pebble-sized hail, but most of it seemed to be the size of a man's fist or larger. Plenty of pictures on the TV of people with hail next to baseballs and other stuff for comparison. I even had to take a different path to work today because trees and limbs had fallen in the roads.

[Paradox]

DoctorDoom didn't hear?:

When the heck is that Marvel MMORPG coming out?

It's not. Microsoft yanked the plug a few months ago when the maroons JUST GOT that they weren't going to do WoW numbers. Cryptic Studios is turning what they had started into Champions Online (http://www.champions-online.com/).

[Agent Helix]

When the heck is that Marvel MMORPG coming out?

That was officially canceled months ago. The DC MMO is supposedly still in development, but I sort of doubt it will ever see the light of day.

[DoctorDoom]

I love arguing box office semantics in the morning.
What happened?

[Paradox]

DoctorDoom has me croonin':

Oh, really? When and how?

I don't know why
I let that mean woman make me a foooooool.
She took all my money
Wrecked my new car, yeah,
And now she's with one of my good time buddies
Out drinkin' in some crosstown bar.

So, how's your day? :biggrin:

[Agent Helix]

What happened?

Nothing important.

[jessecuster3]

Offered sans comment:


http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2008/05/jazzfansscary.jpg

[DoctorDoom]

It's not. Microsoft yanked the plug a few months ago when the maroons JUST GOT that they weren't going to do WoW numbers. Cryptic Studios is turning what they had started into Champions Online (http://www.champions-online.com/).

That was officially canceled months ago. The DC MMO is supposedly still in development, but I sort of doubt it will ever see the light of day.

Damn it all!

Thanks for the info, guys.

[howyadoin]

Well, I've been run down. I've been lied to.For a second there I thought that was "When Will I Be Loved".

Maybe I should go back to bed.

[DoctorDoom]

I don't know why
I let that mean woman make me a foooooool.
She took all my money
Wrecked my new car, yeah,
And now she's with one of my good time buddies
Out drinkin' in some crosstown bar.

So, how's your day? :biggrin:
Good thanks.

Who here's a renegade who had it made, retrieved for a bounty?

[Puma]

It's going to be hot again. Yesterday was 89f to day is suppose to hit the 90s possibly 100f. Needless to say, I am wearing shorts.

[DoctorDoom]

For a second there I thought that was "When Will I Be Loved".

Maybe I should go back to bed.
Don't do that.

[Typo Lad]

What am I supposed to do with 5 dollars AU, 1 Franc, and 1 Pound?

[DoctorDoom]

It's going to be hot again. Yesterday was 89f to day is suppose to hit the 90s possibly 100f. Needless to say, I am wearing shorts.
Lucky! It's only 64F here!

Thank you Weather Channel Desktop tool!

[howyadoin]

Don't do that.It's only 8:30 here. If I end up having to work, it probably won't be till early afternoon.

[Typo Lad]

It's not. Microsoft yanked the plug a few months ago when the maroons JUST GOT that they weren't going to do WoW numbers. Cryptic Studios is turning what they had started into Champions Online (http://www.champions-online.com/).
Well, crud. So much for "finally" breaking into MMORPGs.

[DoctorDoom]

It's only 8:30 here. If I end up having to work, it probably won't be till early afternoon.
Well, if you need to, get some rest.

[DoctorDoom]

Well, crud. So much for "finally" breaking into MMORPGs.
I know. It irks me. Damn it! I wanted it bad!

[Paradox]

Typo Lad lays out his change:

What am I supposed to do with 5 dollars AU, 1 Franc, and 1 Pound?

...


Isn't it a little early for anal jokes?

[Typo Lad]

...

You're sick. Brilliant, but sick.

[Agent Helix]

I don't see what a Marvel or DC MMO really offers, aside from branding, that City of Heroes doesn't, or Champions won't.

[Paradox]

Thank you. I thought it worked on many levels, retentive/ramming wise. :biggrin:

[Paradox]

Agent Helix gets the only answer I've heard:

I don't see what a Marvel or DC MMO really offers, aside from branding, that City of Heroes doesn't, or Champions won't.

"You can play Spider-Man/Superman!"

I guess. If they let you. You and thousands of other people. How would that work again?

Blah, I'll keep to my own little multiverse, thanks.

[Typo Lad]

I don't see what a Marvel or DC MMO really offers, aside from branding, that City of Heroes doesn't, or Champions won't.
I don't know either. It's just... better somehow?

[DoctorDoom]

"You can play Spider-Man/Superman!"

I guess. If they let you. You and thousands of other people. How would that work again?

Blah, I'll keep to my own little multiverse, thanks.
Had your 'crisis' yet?

[Agent Helix]

"You can play Spider-Man/Superman!"

I guess. If they let you. You and thousands of other people. How would that work again?

Blah, I'll keep to my own little multiverse, thanks.

That's sort of what I was thinking. I mean, they can't logistically let people play as the big guns, just like you couldn't (to my knowledge) play as Luke Skywalker or Han Solo in that Star Wars game. Or as Neo and Trinity in that Matrix one. Aside from the familiarity of characters from Marvel or DC (which I presume would just be there to hand out missions), I don't see what either game could offer that hasn't already been done. There's really only so many ways to do superheroes in this kind of game.

But hey, Ultimate Alliance 2. That's all I need.

[howyadoin]

Well, if you need to, get some rest.Yeah, I think I will.

Later, kids.

[DoctorDoom]

"You can play Spider-Man/Superman!"

I guess. If they let you. You and thousands of other people. How would that work again?

Blah, I'll keep to my own little multiverse, thanks.
I don't think you could play as a Marvel hero... Maybe just a create-a-hero within that universe?

[Agent Helix]

I guess the ONLY notable selling point would be using "real" villains from the respective companies. I would guess that Galactus as a raid boss would be more fun than a big dumb amoeba thing.

[Guapo Méndez]

I guess the ONLY notable selling point would be using "real" villains from the respective companies. I would guess that Galactus as a raid boss would be more fun than a big dumb amoeba thing.

Depends.

What if they decided to use FF2 Galactus?

[Justin D.]

What happened?

He argued his point well and coherently. The fool.

I just found an awesome website (http://lpcoverlover.wordpress.com/).

Let me give you some examples from the "Incredibly Strange" section:

"This is a classic in the handicapped Christian genre."
http://lpcoverlover.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/braillettes1.jpg

"Big hair family band"
http://lpcoverlover.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/records-v-020.jpg



Too big to put here, but interesting nonetheless. (http://lpcoverlover.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/dixie-echos.jpg)

Also too big to put up here, but it could bring shame to the Batman family. (http://lpcoverlover.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/batman.jpg)

All real album covers.

[Agent Helix]

Depends.

What if they decided to use FF2 Galactus?

Or the Ultimate version, which I still thought was pretty cool.

[Paradox]

DoctorDoom should figure I have too much time on my geeky hands:

Had your 'crisis' yet?

Heh, a precursor only. An event I call The Chronal Event of 2006 and continued with the introduction of the Grand Chronarch.

Nothing having to do with the game, of course, but my characters have elaborate backstories and storylines of their own. :biggrin:

[Puma]

The way you dance
You move in self romance
And you don't see me watch
The way you dance
Your eyes close in a trance
So you don't see me watching

People in this place just seem to stand around
Flashing cash they eye each other up and down
You're all alone out on the floor
The music spins you 'round
It's all you came here for


I see the night it's slipping by and every song
Takes me closer to the time when you'll be gone
How can I get through
Don't wanna break the spell
I just want to dance with you

[Agent Helix]

Personally, I think there just needs to be another Freedom Force game.

[jessecuster3]

Personally, I think there just needs to be another Freedom Force game.

Oh I really enjoyed that game.

[DoctorDoom]

I guess the ONLY notable selling point would be using "real" villains from the respective companies. I would guess that Galactus as a raid boss would be more fun than a big dumb amoeba thing.

True, I guess.

Depends.

What if they decided to use FF2 Galactus?

Oh, you are evil.

He argued his point well and coherently. The fool.


Ha!

And you've squished your avatar and side thing!

Heh, a precursor only. An event I call The Chronal Event of 2006 and continued with the introduction of the Grand Chronarch.

Nothing having to do with the game, of course, but my characters have elaborate backstories and storylines of their own. :biggrin:

Niiiice.

[DoctorDoom]

Personally, I think there just needs to be another Freedom Force game.

Oh I really enjoyed that game.

Same here, I really enjoyed both. Especially inserting my own custom characters into it.

A shame there are only two games in the series.

[Guapo Méndez]

Personally, I think there just needs to be another Freedom Force game.

El Diablo!

[Justin D.]

I never got around to playing Freedom Force. I think I knew it would be too addictive for me.

Oh, Casper, what have they done to you? (http://community.livejournal.com/scans_daily/1760298.html)

[jessecuster3]

Just when you think you are biggest nerd in your circle, another one sends out an email about going to DefCon.

[morna]

...


We had crazy weather last night. No tornadoes in our area, but there were some funnel clouds south and north of us. Around 12:30, we got pelted with raging wings and giant pieces of hail. There were plenty of pebble-sized hail, but most of it seemed to be the size of a man's fist or larger. Plenty of pictures on the TV of people with hail next to baseballs and other stuff for comparison. I even had to take a different path to work today because trees and limbs had fallen in the roads.
Wow I've never seen baseball sized hail but I hope they got footage of the wings too. You get some wacky weather there.



also: morning gang!

[Puma]

Morning Morna

[jessecuster3]

I am outta here, if you are watching the Cubs game today, make sure and notice if I am on camera.

[DoctorDoom]

Morning , Morna.

And bye, Jesse.

[Puma]

I am outta here, if you are watching the Cubs game today, make sure and notice if I am on camera.

do you really think I'd watch a cubbies game?

[DoctorDoom]

do you really think I'd watch a cubbies game?
Someone has to.

[Joe Rice]

floooorg I feel like the walking dead.

[Dreadstar]

floooorg I feel like the walking dead.

We don't care. We know you got drunk. Did you get lucky?

[Dreadstar]

Someone has to.

Oooo... burn.

[Joe Rice]

We don't care. We know you got drunk. Did you get lucky?

Ha, last night wasn't one of my dates, just dinner with my friend Eve.

It's allergies killing me today. I think. Maybe just the allergy pill I took.

[Dreadstar]

Ha, last night wasn't one of my dates, just dinner with my friend Eve.

It's allergies killing me today. I think. Maybe just the allergy pill I took.

Ah, allergies are getting to me, too. Sinuses OK, but I got that damned back-of-the throat scratchiness that makes you want to cough for no reason. Non-productive and raspy. I hate that. I think I'd prefer the sinus crap.

Anyway, summer appears to finally be upon us here in the Mid West. And a summer of boredom for me.

Anything fun to do in NYC? Like are there any bars n shit?

[Dreadstar]

Took my mom out for Mother's Day, her choice. She chose a place in Huntington, Famous Dave's.

I think that actually may be one of the best BBQ places I've been to. You should give it a shot next time you're in country.

[Typo Lad]

I'm on so many meds for allergies... yet they're still kicking my arse.

"Here, take this as a decongenstant. Then take this one to dry you out."
'Aren't they acting against each other then?"
"What? Meds good. Here, have a Z-Pack too."

[Joe Rice]

Ah, allergies are getting to me, too. Sinuses OK, but I got that damned back-of-the throat scratchiness that makes you want to cough for no reason. Non-productive and raspy. I hate that. I think I'd prefer the sinus crap.

Anyway, summer appears to finally be upon us here in the Mid West. And a summer of boredom for me.

Anything fun to do in NYC? Like are there any bars n shit?

I've got that sinus drainage thing . . .almost a sore throat, just annoying.

I've heard there are a couple bars here, I'll have to find them sometime.

[Dreadstar]

I've heard there are a couple bars here, I'll have to find them sometime.

Really? Any place where you can get a pizza? What about Chinese?

[Joe Rice]

Really? Any place where you can get a pizza? What about Chinese?

Whoa whoa hold on there, settle down!

[Dreadstar]

Whoa whoa hold on there, settle down!

Yeah, you're right. Next thing you know I'll be asking if there are loose single women. Sorry.

[DoctorDoom]

floooorg I feel like the walking dead.
Did you just say a 'Legion' curse?

[Joe Rice]

Yeah, you're right. Next thing you know I'll be asking if there are loose single women. Sorry.


Well, Jesus, of COURSE we have that. Do you think I could date in any other place?

[DoctorDoom]

And right now, while cleaning (and soon to be shredding papers), I am listening to the 'Kingdom Come' audio drama.

[Dreadstar]

Do you think I could date in any other place?

Yeah, I do.



...OH! You mean someplace with a gene-pool more than ankle deep, don't you? Good point.

[Dreadstar]

AND I am *woefully* disappointed that no one sprung my nerd trap earlier.

You nerds disgust me.

[Joe Rice]

Yeah, I do.



...OH! You mean someplace with a gene-pool more than ankle deep, don't you? Good point.

Gotta thin out the Irish in me.

[Royal]

Hey! You guys check out PMOG yet?

http://pmog.com/

[DoctorDoom]

AND I am *woefully* disappointed that no one sprung my nerd trap earlier.

You nerds disgust me.
What nerd trap?

[DoctorDoom]

Hey! You guys check out PMOG yet?

http://pmog.com/
That looks pretty interesting.

[Dreadstar]

What nerd trap?

Exactly!
...

[DoctorDoom]

Time tp pause the audio book and catch up on some Hell's Kitchen.

[Guapo Méndez]

I should be working on my thesis....

but I can't wrap my mind around the project. I need internet for research but I end up goofing off. Tomorrow we have to do a presentation and I haven't advanced a line in a month.

I know I work better when I'm against a deadline, so I fully expect not a drop of sleep tonight.

Beh.

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-pictures-kittens-butt-hear-ocean.jpg

[Guapo Méndez]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/sawwhatyoudid.jpg

[Guapo Méndez]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/mahcamouflage.jpg

[howyadoin]

I just found an awesome website (http://lpcoverlover.wordpress.com/).

Let me give you some examples from the "Incredibly Strange" section:

"This is a classic in the handicapped Christian genre."
http://lpcoverlover.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/braillettes1.jpg

I wonder if Heartwarming Stereo sounds better than Dolby.

[Gilda Dent]

Afternoon everyone.

Two finals today, given and graded already. I have nothing else until Monday, which will be my last.

Another day care worker commented on how much Little Dent looks like me.

I find it strangely amusing. Other than having tan skin, straight dark hair, and brown eyes, we don't look anything alike, and aren't even the same ethnicity.

At the same time, I find it somewhat pleasing that they assume I'm her biological mother.

[Guapo Méndez]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/mouseonkittyondog-miles.jpg

[Slam_Bradley]

mmmm...just had lunch at a local drive-in with fresh cut fries. Fryalicious.

[Typo Lad]

Crap.

A family friend just succumbed to cancer.

[Puma]

mmmm...just had lunch at a local drive-in with fresh cut fries. Fryalicious.

I'm going to try the new taqueria in town today.

[Typo Lad]

I finally found a Kosher Mexican place. It's out in Far Rockaway, but good.

Carne Asade (sp?) is yummy.

[Guapo Méndez]

Crap.

A family friend just succumbed to cancer.

That sucks, man. Thoughts and prayers (to the Other Guy, but still) your way.

I finally found a Kosher Mexican place. It's out in Far Rockaway, but good.

Carne Asade (sp?) is yummy.

Indeed it is.
I skipped breakfast, so I'm very hungry. Luckily the in-laws invited us to lunch and to test the swimming pool.

[Slam_Bradley]

I finally found a Kosher Mexican place. It's out in Far Rockaway, but good.

Carne Asade (sp?) is yummy.


Asada...and yes it is.

[Gilda Dent]

Crap.

A family friend just succumbed to cancer.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[Typo Lad]

This is someone I once inadvertantly hurt the feelings of, having over-heard a childhood nickname and stupidly repeated it. Had no idea it was an insult. It was one of the worst moments of my life, because I made a grown woman cry.

She forgave me for it, but I still feel like shit about it, 15 years later.

Amazing family. Her husband is one of the people I model myself after in how I treat my wife.

[Guapo Méndez]

Damn, this is one of those days where I'm struggling to remember things (trivia, but still).

I feel like my brain is in neutral. I should go to watch a summer flick.

[Radioactive Zombie]

Damn, this is one of those days where I'm struggling to remember things (trivia, but still).

I feel like my brain is in neutral. I should go to watch a summer flick.

Do it.

Hell, more like Spring movies, 'cause a bunch of movies are here in May...

Anyway - My condolences, Typo Lad.

[Puma]

http://imgs.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2008/05/14/fusionman2.jpg

now my husband will want one.

[Royal]

http://imgs.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2008/05/14/fusionman2.jpg

now my husband will want one.

POWER...EXTREME-REME-EME!!!!

[morna]

http://imgs.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2008/05/14/fusionman2.jpg

now my husband will want one.

is he insured?

[DoctorDoom]

Crap.

A family friend just succumbed to cancer.
I'm very sorry to hear. :frown:

[Guapo Méndez]

http://imgs.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2008/05/14/fusionman2.jpg

now my husband will want one.

Jane! Stop this crazy thing!

[DoctorDoom]

http://imgs.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2008/05/14/fusionman2.jpg

now my husband will want one.

I want it. Just so I can pretend to be Starscream.

[Puma]

is he insured?

multiple policies


I know my husband.

[Royal]

I want it. Just so I can pretend to be Starscream.

Not Ace McLeod?

[Radioactive Zombie]

Or Rei?

On second thought, no one wants to be her...

[DoctorDoom]

Not Ace McLeod?
No. Starscream!

Then when I land, I'll do so in front of my friends, and then plot against the prettiest one. Then stab one of them in the back with some plot.

Did I miss anything?

[Radioactive Zombie]

Miss what? Anything isn't here now.

[/badpun]

[thespianphryne]

is he insured?

The guy in the photo or Puma's hubby. 'Cause the guy in the photo: Swiss Airforce, no?


-Das

[Ed Cunard]

The guy in the photo or Puma's hubby. 'Cause the guy in the photo: Swiss Airforce, no?


-Das

The only way to tell is to stick your finger up his butt and see if you can pull out a knife, scissors, pliers, or a toothpick.

[thespianphryne]

The only way to tell is to stick your finger up his butt and see if you can pull out a knife, scissors, pliers, or a toothpick.

I'll let you do the honours.


-Das

[Paul McEnery]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

That looks done to me.

[howyadoin]

That looks done to me.The wonders of Photoshop.

[morna]

I like it too howy. Nice composition... almost abstract. Me, I see it smooth not a shag of texture - it doesn't need it. Smooth and luminous baby.

[Puma]

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/5/15/yeahididit128553450508833315.jpg

[howyadoin]

I like it too howy. Nice composition... almost abstract. Me, I see it smooth not a shag of texture - it doesn't need it. Smooth and luminous baby.Smooth is the idea. Smooth, but thick.

[Ed Cunard]

Another 4.0 term.

I am awesome.

[morna]

Smooth is the idea. Smooth, but thick.

I'm almost tempted to try my hand at that composition - just for fun.... thoughts?



ooo and, yaay Ed!

aaaand... Puma, Loki has done that to so many toilet paper rolls. Particularly when he was younger, sometimes even when it was still installed on it's holder thingy. little monster.

[howyadoin]

Another 4.0 term.

I am awesome.4.0 is good, right?

I'm almost tempted to try my hand at that composition - just for fun.... thoughts?Go nuts.

[Ray R.]

Beginnings:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2493666785_1fc8f921c5_o.jpg

I love what you do with iconographic images and sizing/framing.

Nice work.

[Ray R.]

Another 4.0 term.

I am awesome.

Teacher's pet bookworm.

[Dreadstar]

Another 4.0 term.

I am awesome.

You are indeed.


Look! A compliment!

[Ed Cunard]

You are indeed.


Look! A compliment!

Unless you're using an earlier definition of awesome. Then it's an insult.

[Ben Morgan]

F-finger passes on an SMDFF to everyone

[howyadoin]

Probably my favourite Iron Man piece:

http://www.funky-stuff.com/bd/moebius/Super_Heros/IronMan.jpg

[Ray R.]

That armor looks pretty tight and hard to fit into..

I dig Moebius, though.

[Slam_Bradley]

That armor looks pretty tight and hard to fit into..

I dig Moebius, though.


I normally do too. That piece seems to be an exception to that general rule.

[morna]

Probably my favourite Iron Man piece:

http://www.funky-stuff.com/bd/moebius/Super_Heros/IronMan.jpg

yum I always love the subtle colouring he gets. Sweet tonal transitions and the composition is lovely.

[thespianphryne]

That there Iron man doesn't look iron-y as much as he does muscle-y.

-Das

[thespianphryne]

yum I always love the subtle colouring he gets. Sweet tonal transitions and the composition is lovely.
Yes, that colouring is something else, not some thing you see often.


-Das

[Puma]

Back from the taqueria, the pollo asada nachos were wonderful. I need a siesta now.

[Radioactive Zombie]

The bastard looks old. [/captainobvious]

...

In any case, found out we had a power outage, the reason why Comcast was shutting off at random times... Thank God it didn't hit the house.

[Royal]

No. Starscream!

Then when I land, I'll do so in front of my friends, and then plot against the prettiest one. Then stab one of them in the back with some plot.

Did I miss anything?

But Ace gets the ladies.

All the guys get jelious of Ace