From the Earth to the Moon

Forty years ago, as I at the age of three, eagerly looked forward to the arrival of Santa Claus, man left the moon for what has so far been the last time.  Gene Cernan left with these words:


"I'm on the surface; and, as I take man's last step from the surface, back home for some time to come — but we believe not too long into the future — I'd like to just [say] what I believe history will record. That America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. And, as we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return: with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17."


I was born into a spacefaring nation.  Children born today cannot say that.

Inspirational Imagery

This picture is what D&D was all about, back in the day.

Miniatures Monday

In honor of the release, later this week, of Peter Jackson's version of The Hobbit, I decided to paint one of my very old hobbit miniatures.  This very Bilbo-like thief came from Grenadier Miniatures "Halflings" boxed set.  Purchased in 1981, that set was the second set of miniatures I ever owned, the first being Grenadier's "Dwarves".   Back then, it was tough to find gaming miniatures near where I lived, and I bought any ones that I could find/afford.  Grenadier was a big player in those days, as they had the official line of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons miniatures.  My, but what a long time ago that was!

Miniatures Monday

In a forgotten grotto. deep beneath the earth, is found a mysterious fountain.  Who can say what mysterious fate will befall those who drink from it?

Inspirational Imagery

This is one of my favorite pieces of art from Games Workshop's 1st edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay.

Son of Sardar

I really need to see this film!

Miniatures Monday

We finish our foray into Warhammer 40K with one more disease ridden plague marine of the Death Guard.

Miniatures Monday

Another plague marine of the Death Guard spreads the pestilential gifts of Great Father Nurgle!

Miniatures Monday

The Warhammer 40K fest continues with an aspiring champion of the Death Guard.

Miniatures Monday

More Warhammer 40K evil.  Typhus, the Herald of Nurgle spreads his plague across the galaxy!

Just visiting...Seriously.

My account happened to still be active, so I decided to log in for a bit just to see what was up in World of Warcraft.  As in the past, they had changed things to the point where I couldn't figure out how to even play for a while.  I eventually got the hang of it though.  I still don't plant to stay long term, but it's fun to look around.

Denominational Differences

I hope it's not too rainy in the pumpkin patch tonight!

Happy Halloween!

I hope the Great Pumpkin brings you everything you want!  :-)

Miniatures Monday

Continuing the Warhammer 40K theme, here is one of my recently completed Plague Marines of the Death Guard.

I created a character sheet for Tunnels & Trolls version 7.5 and figured that I would share it with the world.