Past Week Recap
Got like, 11 hours of sleep last night. I really needed it; I've been running on vapors since Wednesday and I can tell my thought processes just haven't been up to speed since.
If you've been reading my blog lately, you know pretty much what's been going on with me, but here's a brief overview to fill in the blanks. Numbers on images aren't chronological, as I screwed them up:
(1) Mike (my brother-in-law) and I made our annual trip to Knott's Scary Farm on Saturday (October 15). As per usual, we got a hotel and spent the night 'cuz we're getting too lazy to drive back to L.A. at 2 in the morning. Plus, it's easier. And, we get a package deal that includes the hotel stay, a couple of commemorative t-shirts, dinner, breakfast and early entry into the park. This year was pretty cool. The mazes were gory and scary as usual, the Hanging (2) was decent, and I won some prizes from the carnival games including a penguin from the Madagascar movie. (Love those penguins. If I had more time and money to waste I would've tried for two more to complete the trio.) Anyway, The Hanging is an event they have every year where they pretty much destroy the pop-cultural figures and events from the past year on an outdoor stage. Usually Freddy, Jason and Michael Myers do most of the killings, but apparently Knott's received a C&D because those three had a very limited appearance this year. Instead, Knott's unimaginatively had a mayor and a marshall (lamely named Marshall Mathers) do the hosting and several killings. Although Disney and its 50th Anniversary, Britney Spears, Brangelina, Kung Fu Hustle, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and others were savaged, the guest of honor for the hanging was Tom Cruise. Mike and I were also witness to a fight that broke out right next to us. Literally, the first punch was thrown a couple of feet from our heads. It was very surreal and I felt quite detached from the fight, noting how when a punch or kick connected, it sounded nothing like the wet slap I'm used to hearing in videogames, movies and TV. 
Also, watching the park workers in their zombie, werewolf and vampire costumes break up the fight contributed to the strange scene. Maybe I am being desensitized by modern entertainment. Anyway, Mike and I finally walked back to the hotel at closing and were asleep by 3am. We then got up early enough to make it in time for the breakfast buffet. Was a good time, although it seems some of the danger and chaos that's usually at the park is getting less and less each year, the big fight notwithstanding. This might be a good thing, but I'm used to seeing monsters with metal plates on their hands and knees sliding at you, sparks flying off the metal and pavement. Same with shovel-wielding monsters. Both were absent this year. Ah, well.
If you've been reading my blog lately, you know pretty much what's been going on with me, but here's a brief overview to fill in the blanks. Numbers on images aren't chronological, as I screwed them up:
(1) Mike (my brother-in-law) and I made our annual trip to Knott's Scary Farm on Saturday (October 15). As per usual, we got a hotel and spent the night 'cuz we're getting too lazy to drive back to L.A. at 2 in the morning. Plus, it's easier. And, we get a package deal that includes the hotel stay, a couple of commemorative t-shirts, dinner, breakfast and early entry into the park. This year was pretty cool. The mazes were gory and scary as usual, the Hanging (2) was decent, and I won some prizes from the carnival games including a penguin from the Madagascar movie. (Love those penguins. If I had more time and money to waste I would've tried for two more to complete the trio.) Anyway, The Hanging is an event they have every year where they pretty much destroy the pop-cultural figures and events from the past year on an outdoor stage. Usually Freddy, Jason and Michael Myers do most of the killings, but apparently Knott's received a C&D because those three had a very limited appearance this year. Instead, Knott's unimaginatively had a mayor and a marshall (lamely named Marshall Mathers) do the hosting and several killings. Although Disney and its 50th Anniversary, Britney Spears, Brangelina, Kung Fu Hustle, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and others were savaged, the guest of honor for the hanging was Tom Cruise. Mike and I were also witness to a fight that broke out right next to us. Literally, the first punch was thrown a couple of feet from our heads. It was very surreal and I felt quite detached from the fight, noting how when a punch or kick connected, it sounded nothing like the wet slap I'm used to hearing in videogames, movies and TV. Also, watching the park workers in their zombie, werewolf and vampire costumes break up the fight contributed to the strange scene. Maybe I am being desensitized by modern entertainment. Anyway, Mike and I finally walked back to the hotel at closing and were asleep by 3am. We then got up early enough to make it in time for the breakfast buffet. Was a good time, although it seems some of the danger and chaos that's usually at the park is getting less and less each year, the big fight notwithstanding. This might be a good thing, but I'm used to seeing monsters with metal plates on their hands and knees sliding at you, sparks flying off the metal and pavement. Same with shovel-wielding monsters. Both were absent this year. Ah, well.After we left the hotel, Mike and I met my friend Ric at Downtown Disney for lunch after he got off of work at Disney's California Adventure. When Mike left, Ric and I walked over to Disneyland and rode some of the attractions there. The relaunched Space Mountain is hella cool; the visuals of the stars and planets while you're speeding through the dark are better than before and the new 
soundtrack (Ric informs me it was done by Michael Giacchino of "The Incredibles" fame) takes it over the top. We also went on the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride, something I hadn't done before, which is a ride on a track a la Mr. Toad's, but you can turn your craft 360 degrees, and fire at moving targets using a light gun. Ric got the high score, but he tricked me. Pictures were taken at both rides, but Ric's gotta send 'em to me. We also went on Indy, Nightmare Before Christmas/Haunted Mansion (4) and were just in time for the Parade of Dreams. All cool.
After Disneyland we went over to Heroes (3), a sports bar Ric frequents, just in time to see the Anaheim (oop!) Los Angeles Angels lose their chance at another World Series. Oh, and we saw a couple of guys dine and dash. Seems crime was following me around that weekend.
soundtrack (Ric informs me it was done by Michael Giacchino of "The Incredibles" fame) takes it over the top. We also went on the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride, something I hadn't done before, which is a ride on a track a la Mr. Toad's, but you can turn your craft 360 degrees, and fire at moving targets using a light gun. Ric got the high score, but he tricked me. Pictures were taken at both rides, but Ric's gotta send 'em to me. We also went on Indy, Nightmare Before Christmas/Haunted Mansion (4) and were just in time for the Parade of Dreams. All cool.After Disneyland we went over to Heroes (3), a sports bar Ric frequents, just in time to see the Anaheim (oop!) Los Angeles Angels lose their chance at another World Series. Oh, and we saw a couple of guys dine and dash. Seems crime was following me around that weekend.Monday was the start of the MAX Convention, which I've already blogged about it. Here are some pictures though: (5) General presentation. (7) Me in the hotel with a sucky TV. Bored, blogging and taking random pictures of myself. (8) Disney's California Adventure at night, where Macromedia threw us a great party. (9) Nerds: drunk and dancing. Yes, they are my people.
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Wow! Busy week. I also went on buzz lightyear ride. I won't be posting the picture. The look of concentration confuses me as to whether I'm shooting or constipated...
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