What happened yesterday was this:
I'd planned to spend the evening crashed on the couch watching reruns of House. We've had an extremely eventful few weeks and with the Eugene 1/2 marathon and 5-hr drive home on Sunday, I just wanted a rest.
So when Justin pulled up the Seattle PI website and told me the crew of The Deadliest Catch was signing books at Barnes & Noble, I said we could probably skip it. Too much standing and too many crowds.
But when he wondered aloud whether the captains would sign the Deadliest Catch-punchline PVP comic my interest was a little piqued. That WOULD make an interesting (and frameable!) souvenir.
Before we decided whether or not to drive over to the U. Village, Justin emailed Scott Kurtz, the artist of PVP, ostensibly to ask if he'd like a signed copy too, but to also inquire about a high-res version of the image.
Scott's hilarious reply came back in minutes. I don't have it on hand, but it said something like, "Oh my God yes, I would love that. I'm in Seattle right now. Where are they?" We sent him the info and he shot back, "I'm on my way. Find me when you get there."
He was in Seattle? Wh.. what? And on his way? What the hell were chances of that!
As it turns out, he'd just flown in for the Emerald City ComiCon (this weekend) and was staying in the U District near the Penny Arcade office.
So we met up at B&N and Scott seemed happily refreshed that we were normal and not freaky stalker types. I told him I'd try harder next time.
We brought several printed copies of the comic and picked up some books for ourselves and friends. After an hour and a half in line, we met the DC captains, who loved the comic.
The Cap'ns were happy to sign stuff and pose for photos, though obviously glad that the line was almost finished.
Really, the best part wasn't meeting the crew face-to-face, but watching them just do their thing and interact with fans over the course of the evening.
During a break, Captains John and Andy came over to mingle with the folks in the line and answered some of our (stupid) questions. Yes, they do like crab. Yes, they do eat crab on the boats. And Opilio crab is actually more commonly known as "Snow Crab."
After the signing, we had a few drinks with Scott, who kindly drew us some purty pictures.
(Yeah... That IS the Penny Arcade "fruit fucker.")
Want to see more photos? Check out the Deadliest Catch Captain & Comic Signing photo gallery!
Posted on May 06, 2008 @ 12:54 PM | 1 comments
I'd planned to spend the evening crashed on the couch watching reruns of House. We've had an extremely eventful few weeks and with the Eugene 1/2 marathon and 5-hr drive home on Sunday, I just wanted a rest.
So when Justin pulled up the Seattle PI website and told me the crew of The Deadliest Catch was signing books at Barnes & Noble, I said we could probably skip it. Too much standing and too many crowds.
But when he wondered aloud whether the captains would sign the Deadliest Catch-punchline PVP comic my interest was a little piqued. That WOULD make an interesting (and frameable!) souvenir.
Before we decided whether or not to drive over to the U. Village, Justin emailed Scott Kurtz, the artist of PVP, ostensibly to ask if he'd like a signed copy too, but to also inquire about a high-res version of the image.
Scott's hilarious reply came back in minutes. I don't have it on hand, but it said something like, "Oh my God yes, I would love that. I'm in Seattle right now. Where are they?" We sent him the info and he shot back, "I'm on my way. Find me when you get there."
He was in Seattle? Wh.. what? And on his way? What the hell were chances of that!
As it turns out, he'd just flown in for the Emerald City ComiCon (this weekend) and was staying in the U District near the Penny Arcade office.
So we met up at B&N and Scott seemed happily refreshed that we were normal and not freaky stalker types. I told him I'd try harder next time.
We brought several printed copies of the comic and picked up some books for ourselves and friends. After an hour and a half in line, we met the DC captains, who loved the comic.
The Cap'ns were happy to sign stuff and pose for photos, though obviously glad that the line was almost finished.
Really, the best part wasn't meeting the crew face-to-face, but watching them just do their thing and interact with fans over the course of the evening.
During a break, Captains John and Andy came over to mingle with the folks in the line and answered some of our (stupid) questions. Yes, they do like crab. Yes, they do eat crab on the boats. And Opilio crab is actually more commonly known as "Snow Crab."
After the signing, we had a few drinks with Scott, who kindly drew us some purty pictures.
(Yeah... That IS the Penny Arcade "fruit fucker.")
Want to see more photos? Check out the Deadliest Catch Captain & Comic Signing photo gallery!
Posted on May 06, 2008 @ 12:54 PM | 1 comments
Comments:
what an incredible awesome opportunity and fun night... i am so jealous!! thank you for sharing this and the details over caffee today!!
Tonight, tonight was... special. Different. I feel like I just woke up from some crack dream.
Let's just say it involved me, Justin, most of the cast of The Deadliest Catch and the comic artist who draws PVP.
I know it sounds like there should be some kind of punchline to follow but I'm serious.
Dead serious. DEADLIEST SERIOUS.
CRAAAAAAAAAAAABBBB!!!
Posted on May 05, 2008 @ 11:11 PM | 1 comments
Let's just say it involved me, Justin, most of the cast of The Deadliest Catch and the comic artist who draws PVP.
I know it sounds like there should be some kind of punchline to follow but I'm serious.
Dead serious. DEADLIEST SERIOUS.
CRAAAAAAAAAAAABBBB!!!
Posted on May 05, 2008 @ 11:11 PM | 1 comments
Comments:
So...how often do you wake up from crack dreams? Just curious.
By 
AmandaLin, at
9:55 AM, May 06, 2008
I got Justin this shave set from Acca Kappa for our eight-year anniversary:
Shave set made with African Ovangkol Wood. Razor comes with Mach III blade and Shave Brush is made with Pure Badger bristles. Chrome plated stand and White Moss shave soap included.
Now he's gone shave crazy and has bought a DE safety razor and wants a straight razor as well. Hurrah for male grooming!
Posted on April 14, 2008 @ 11:15 PM | 1 comments
Shave set made with African Ovangkol Wood. Razor comes with Mach III blade and Shave Brush is made with Pure Badger bristles. Chrome plated stand and White Moss shave soap included.
Now he's gone shave crazy and has bought a DE safety razor and wants a straight razor as well. Hurrah for male grooming!
Posted on April 14, 2008 @ 11:15 PM | 1 comments
Comments:
Eight years. Holy freaking crap. Congratulations, guys!
By AmandaLin, at
7:04 AM, April 15, 2008
I had a near critical-failure while making enchiladas tonight. Not as epic as the time that Justin managed to explode the glass baking dish INTO the saucepan of filling by setting it on top of a heated burner, but still pretty bad.
First, we were out of black beans. No biggie, whatever. Kidney beans are OK. But after I added the diced tomatoes, something seemed off. It took me a second to realize that not a single diced tomato had come out of the can I had just emptied into the pan... all that it had contained was tomato JUICE.
So we opened another can... and it was the same damn thing! This can, however, contained ONE PIECE of diced tomato within the juice, as if to proclaim that it was indeed true to its name.
[Hay guys, it says diced tomatOES not diced TOMATO!]
We shook a few cans until we found one that sounded like it ACTUALLY had tomatoes in it, then added that one.
Turns out that one of the flats of Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes we bought at Costco on Saturday is... ah... defective.
Dammit, I don't want to drive all the way back there for fail-free tomatoes!
But if we did go back I could get more mexi-coke. Mmmmm.
As if I need more in addition to the FIVE CASES of it sitting in the garage right now.
Why do we have Mexican Coca-Cola? Read the wedding blog to find out.
Just in case that wasn't enough edible non-sequitur for you, here is some more food porn from when we were making a delicious pasta dish with prosciutto, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and celery:
Posted on @ 10:52 PM | 2 comments
First, we were out of black beans. No biggie, whatever. Kidney beans are OK. But after I added the diced tomatoes, something seemed off. It took me a second to realize that not a single diced tomato had come out of the can I had just emptied into the pan... all that it had contained was tomato JUICE.
So we opened another can... and it was the same damn thing! This can, however, contained ONE PIECE of diced tomato within the juice, as if to proclaim that it was indeed true to its name.
We shook a few cans until we found one that sounded like it ACTUALLY had tomatoes in it, then added that one.
Turns out that one of the flats of Muir Glen Organic Diced Tomatoes we bought at Costco on Saturday is... ah... defective.
Dammit, I don't want to drive all the way back there for fail-free tomatoes!
But if we did go back I could get more mexi-coke. Mmmmm.
As if I need more in addition to the FIVE CASES of it sitting in the garage right now.
Why do we have Mexican Coca-Cola? Read the wedding blog to find out.
Just in case that wasn't enough edible non-sequitur for you, here is some more food porn from when we were making a delicious pasta dish with prosciutto, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and celery:
Posted on @ 10:52 PM | 2 comments
Comments:
do ya'll own a house?
By 
, at
5:06 PM, April 15, 2008
Nope, we live in an awesome 4-plex. Houses in our neighborhood are outrageously expensive. We'll figure something out after Justin graduates.
By Kat, at
5:14 PM, April 15, 2008
