Suspicious... What Day Is It?
Hi folks!
A quick update: I am doing well, back in Renton after the holidays and still sort of getting back into my routine. Doing my regular job plus some creative work for an upcoming Magic set on the side, and generally having a good time of it.
This weekend I went to the Prerelease for the latest Magic set in Portland rather than Seattle, where Laura was playing in her first tournament (so proud! *sniff*). As the only member of Wizards R&D in attendance, I got special treatment, set up in the lobby with a Sealed Deck and a box of prize boosters to play against all comers: one game with Sealed Decks, and if you beat me you get a pack. I started out with a crushingly victorious record; 12 straight hours (!), 30ish games, and the 3-1s and 4-0s from the first flight coming to kick my ass combined to even things out. Still, I do believe I finished with a winning record overall, I gave more than half the box back to the TO, and I certainly had fun. I lost to both Greatbow Doyen and Kinsbaile Cavalier, which, if those names mean anything to you, you know darn well are both perfectly acceptable and hilarious things to lose to. A great venue, a great TO, and a fantastic time overall.
Didn't do much on Sunday, go figure, but I did notice that my left arm hurt on the inside of the elbow, like when I've been playing Wii Tennis for too long--but on the wrong side. Hm, that is my tapping hand. Could I possibly have played enough Magic to.... Nah, no way.
Anyway, to the matter at hand! This Friday is the 25th anniversary of the august occasion of my birth. (I believe I used that exact same line last year, incremented one lower. But hey, it's been a whole year since then... who could possibly remember?) Friday night I'll be attending a Wizards office party, but I would like you--yes, YOU--to join me in celebrating on Saturday night. Live Irish music has become something of a habit for my birthday, and I intend to keep that going (two years running so far... I believe after this year it can officially be upgraded to "tradition").
So... it's a bit out of the way, but I like the guy who's playing, and the venue sounds pretty neat. Please join me on Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 p.m. at:
The Celtic Swell
2722 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98116
to hear:
Mingus O'Bannon
perform for free!
Gifts aren't necessary--just bring your friendly selves and have fun. I haven't seen many of you in months (not that that's your fault), and this seems as good an excuse as any.
RSVPs would be handy, I guess, but don't be bashful about just showing up. Let me know if you want to carpool up from Renton; I suspect we'll have two cars' worth of people heading out from here.
Hope to see you there!
A quick update: I am doing well, back in Renton after the holidays and still sort of getting back into my routine. Doing my regular job plus some creative work for an upcoming Magic set on the side, and generally having a good time of it.
This weekend I went to the Prerelease for the latest Magic set in Portland rather than Seattle, where Laura was playing in her first tournament (so proud! *sniff*). As the only member of Wizards R&D in attendance, I got special treatment, set up in the lobby with a Sealed Deck and a box of prize boosters to play against all comers: one game with Sealed Decks, and if you beat me you get a pack. I started out with a crushingly victorious record; 12 straight hours (!), 30ish games, and the 3-1s and 4-0s from the first flight coming to kick my ass combined to even things out. Still, I do believe I finished with a winning record overall, I gave more than half the box back to the TO, and I certainly had fun. I lost to both Greatbow Doyen and Kinsbaile Cavalier, which, if those names mean anything to you, you know darn well are both perfectly acceptable and hilarious things to lose to. A great venue, a great TO, and a fantastic time overall.
Didn't do much on Sunday, go figure, but I did notice that my left arm hurt on the inside of the elbow, like when I've been playing Wii Tennis for too long--but on the wrong side. Hm, that is my tapping hand. Could I possibly have played enough Magic to.... Nah, no way.
Anyway, to the matter at hand! This Friday is the 25th anniversary of the august occasion of my birth. (I believe I used that exact same line last year, incremented one lower. But hey, it's been a whole year since then... who could possibly remember?) Friday night I'll be attending a Wizards office party, but I would like you--yes, YOU--to join me in celebrating on Saturday night. Live Irish music has become something of a habit for my birthday, and I intend to keep that going (two years running so far... I believe after this year it can officially be upgraded to "tradition").
So... it's a bit out of the way, but I like the guy who's playing, and the venue sounds pretty neat. Please join me on Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 p.m. at:
The Celtic Swell
2722 Alki Ave SW
Seattle, Washington 98116
to hear:
Mingus O'Bannon
perform for free!
Gifts aren't necessary--just bring your friendly selves and have fun. I haven't seen many of you in months (not that that's your fault), and this seems as good an excuse as any.
RSVPs would be handy, I guess, but don't be bashful about just showing up. Let me know if you want to carpool up from Renton; I suspect we'll have two cars' worth of people heading out from here.
Hope to see you there!