So I've now figured out how to post on here with pictures from my cell phone. I'll finally be able to have photographic evidence on here to corroborate my stories of dancing monkey women, 45 year old kendo experts and the like. That being said, as you can see I've now seen the last Star Wars movie, which made up for the other two movies.
Now that there's no more Star Wars, I guess it's time to start cranking out babies and try to catch up with the litter that Robby currently has (2, with another on the way at last count).
The Sox were down 0-3 and they came back, so anything's possible.
5/25/2005
5/20/2005
FINALLY!
As you may have noticed, I've finally decided to start updating the site again. It's been a pretty busy year so far, what with buying a house, filling up the house, decorating the house, keeping the house clean, having people visit the house, painting the house... you get the picture.
We've also been really busy this year, both good and bad busy. Most recently we've been busy attending my brother Todd's graduation, as well as attending screenings of Star Wars Episode 3 in Austin's new digital theater, as well as at the Alamo Drafthouse. This Wednesday at the Alamo they'll be showing Steve Martin's The Jerk, and serving free pizza in a cup. Hopefully I can talk Ronda into going :)
I've figured out how to take pictures and post to this blog using my cell phone, so expect much more frequent posts on the fly as Ronda and I come across interesting things.
So check out all the new posts below. I've also fixed the Letters from a Honkey archive so you can see all of my old miserable stories from way back when this site began, and for those that have emailed me to ask: Yes, the Louis Farrakahn African Name Generator will be coming back, as soon as I have time to create a new "Hall of the Stuped". Which won't be long, as there is plenty of stupid to link to these days.
As far as Star Wars Episode 3 goes (since everybody is asking me), I thought that it was just freaking incredible. It was great to meet some of the people in line again (Martha, Nathan, Chris and Amanda), and pretty fun seeing Nathan in what is and shall forever be known as the best Episode 3 Anakin Skywalker costume ever.
The movie was amazing, 9/10. I'd heard about several clunky bits of dialogue, but honestly I thought the dialogue was delivered fine for a Star Wars movie, the only awkward moment being *SPOILER* when Vader raised his arms and yelled, "NOOOOOOO!!!", and even then it wasn't how he yelled it, it was just the way he raised his arms and was standing...kind of like that old Energizer bunny commercial **. But even that wasn't too bad.
In all I'd rate it a tie with Episode 4. To be honest, I feel like I'll probably not ever watch Episode 3 without immediately watching Episode 4, so I'll probably consider them a single great 4.5 hour movie spanning twenty years. Since each Lord of the Rings film is 4.5-5 hrs, I figure considering Episode 3 & 4 as one film won't drive the wife crazy.
So now Star Wars (as a new movie every 3 years) is over. I've been involved in the community during college, and for almost a decade since college, so I guess now it's time to have kids and stuff.
Star Wars is over. Long live Star Wars.
As you may have noticed, I've finally decided to start updating the site again. It's been a pretty busy year so far, what with buying a house, filling up the house, decorating the house, keeping the house clean, having people visit the house, painting the house... you get the picture.
We've also been really busy this year, both good and bad busy. Most recently we've been busy attending my brother Todd's graduation, as well as attending screenings of Star Wars Episode 3 in Austin's new digital theater, as well as at the Alamo Drafthouse. This Wednesday at the Alamo they'll be showing Steve Martin's The Jerk, and serving free pizza in a cup. Hopefully I can talk Ronda into going :)
I've figured out how to take pictures and post to this blog using my cell phone, so expect much more frequent posts on the fly as Ronda and I come across interesting things.
So check out all the new posts below. I've also fixed the Letters from a Honkey archive so you can see all of my old miserable stories from way back when this site began, and for those that have emailed me to ask: Yes, the Louis Farrakahn African Name Generator will be coming back, as soon as I have time to create a new "Hall of the Stuped". Which won't be long, as there is plenty of stupid to link to these days.
As far as Star Wars Episode 3 goes (since everybody is asking me), I thought that it was just freaking incredible. It was great to meet some of the people in line again (Martha, Nathan, Chris and Amanda), and pretty fun seeing Nathan in what is and shall forever be known as the best Episode 3 Anakin Skywalker costume ever.
The movie was amazing, 9/10. I'd heard about several clunky bits of dialogue, but honestly I thought the dialogue was delivered fine for a Star Wars movie, the only awkward moment being *SPOILER* when Vader raised his arms and yelled, "NOOOOOOO!!!", and even then it wasn't how he yelled it, it was just the way he raised his arms and was standing...kind of like that old Energizer bunny commercial **. But even that wasn't too bad.
In all I'd rate it a tie with Episode 4. To be honest, I feel like I'll probably not ever watch Episode 3 without immediately watching Episode 4, so I'll probably consider them a single great 4.5 hour movie spanning twenty years. Since each Lord of the Rings film is 4.5-5 hrs, I figure considering Episode 3 & 4 as one film won't drive the wife crazy.
So now Star Wars (as a new movie every 3 years) is over. I've been involved in the community during college, and for almost a decade since college, so I guess now it's time to have kids and stuff.
Star Wars is over. Long live Star Wars.
6/22/2004
12/18/2003
12/19/03
The Smiths had a damn fine day today. It must have been damn fine to get me to update my website.
My dad retired today, as of 5:00 p.m. this afternoon, after working as an officer of the Federal courts since I was 4 months old. His quote, at the time of his emancipation, was, "Free at last...free at last...thank God Almighty I'm free at last."
He then fell asleep in his recliner....remote in hand.
The other good news was I learned today that I passed the Professional Engineering exam, officially making me: Tony L. Smith, P.E.
Ronda is none too excited about being Ronda M. Smith, Wife of P.E., but I told her with time she'll get used to it. I spent a good portion of this past year applying, preparing, and studying for this thing, and if I'd failed I would have had to go through then entire ordeal again. The relief is palpable.
Needless to say, if able, I intend for every Christmas card I send to be sealed by my official seal *seal sound*, *seal sound*.
Oh, and by the way. I saw Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Wednesday night. You may be wondering whether or not this is a good movie. You want to know if the hopes you have invested in it will be dashed, your good heart trampled as it was when you left Star Wars Episode One - gasping at the naked contempt displayed by George Lucas.
I predict that you will be knocked clean on your ass, in the absence of mercy, pounded by raw craft and quality for the film's over three hour duration. I liked Two Towers well enough, preferred Fellowship, you know, but it'll do. Return of the King, by comparison, is every element executed with laser-guided precision. There is no point in the movie that appears to avail one the opportunity to pee.
Lastly, check out my latest cartoon, Kill Bear. My brother is using his connections, and we may be showing these at the Alamo Drafthouse here in Austin next month.
The Smiths had a damn fine day today. It must have been damn fine to get me to update my website.
My dad retired today, as of 5:00 p.m. this afternoon, after working as an officer of the Federal courts since I was 4 months old. His quote, at the time of his emancipation, was, "Free at last...free at last...thank God Almighty I'm free at last."
He then fell asleep in his recliner....remote in hand.
The other good news was I learned today that I passed the Professional Engineering exam, officially making me: Tony L. Smith, P.E.
Ronda is none too excited about being Ronda M. Smith, Wife of P.E., but I told her with time she'll get used to it. I spent a good portion of this past year applying, preparing, and studying for this thing, and if I'd failed I would have had to go through then entire ordeal again. The relief is palpable.
Needless to say, if able, I intend for every Christmas card I send to be sealed by my official seal *seal sound*, *seal sound*.
Oh, and by the way. I saw Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Wednesday night. You may be wondering whether or not this is a good movie. You want to know if the hopes you have invested in it will be dashed, your good heart trampled as it was when you left Star Wars Episode One - gasping at the naked contempt displayed by George Lucas.
I predict that you will be knocked clean on your ass, in the absence of mercy, pounded by raw craft and quality for the film's over three hour duration. I liked Two Towers well enough, preferred Fellowship, you know, but it'll do. Return of the King, by comparison, is every element executed with laser-guided precision. There is no point in the movie that appears to avail one the opportunity to pee.
Lastly, check out my latest cartoon, Kill Bear. My brother is using his connections, and we may be showing these at the Alamo Drafthouse here in Austin next month.
4/23/2003
Mario Kart News
Nintendo releases the first gameplay information on its long-awaited GameCube racing game. First screens inside.
Nintendo has today released the first gameplay information on the GameCube version of Mario Kart via its official E3 Web site. The game will boast a number of new features, the most obvious and intriguing of which is that each kart is manned not only by a driver, whose attributes will affect the handling of the kart, but also by a second character that will be responsible for handling power-up items and weapons. In addition to six regular items that are available no matter which character is riding shotgun, each character will have access to a further eight items that are specific to them. Players will be able to have their two characters switch seats on the fly, which could make for some quite tactical racing since every change will alter both the handling of the kart and the items available.
Also, according to a report in the latest issue of Famitsu, a number of Nintendo characters that haven't previously appeared in Mario Kart games will also be making up the numbers on the starting grid. The 16 characters confirmed for inclusion in Mario Kart to date are as follows:
Baby Luigi
Baby Mario
Birdo
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Daisy
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong
Koopa Paratroopa
Koopa Troopa
Luigi
Mario
Peach
Wario
Waluigi
Yoshi
Famitsu's report also hints at support for up to eight players using two GameCube consoles, although no more specific details are available at this time. Rumor also has it that the game will come with a free pass allowing husbands to invite hordes of friends over for overnight MarioKart fests with beer and queso.
Nintendo releases the first gameplay information on its long-awaited GameCube racing game. First screens inside.
Nintendo has today released the first gameplay information on the GameCube version of Mario Kart via its official E3 Web site. The game will boast a number of new features, the most obvious and intriguing of which is that each kart is manned not only by a driver, whose attributes will affect the handling of the kart, but also by a second character that will be responsible for handling power-up items and weapons. In addition to six regular items that are available no matter which character is riding shotgun, each character will have access to a further eight items that are specific to them. Players will be able to have their two characters switch seats on the fly, which could make for some quite tactical racing since every change will alter both the handling of the kart and the items available.
Also, according to a report in the latest issue of Famitsu, a number of Nintendo characters that haven't previously appeared in Mario Kart games will also be making up the numbers on the starting grid. The 16 characters confirmed for inclusion in Mario Kart to date are as follows:
Baby Luigi
Baby Mario
Birdo
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Daisy
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong
Koopa Paratroopa
Koopa Troopa
Luigi
Mario
Peach
Wario
Waluigi
Yoshi
Famitsu's report also hints at support for up to eight players using two GameCube consoles, although no more specific details are available at this time. Rumor also has it that the game will come with a free pass allowing husbands to invite hordes of friends over for overnight MarioKart fests with beer and queso.
4/07/2003
Cartoon #3: The Bear Strikes Back, is up on the main page. Went to a comic convention in Dallas this weekend. I heard a woman say hi, and turned around to see her saying hi to my wife. For a second, I wondered who she was, then realized it was Octopussy, or at least the woman who played Octopussy in the James Bond movie called Octopussy.
We also met Kit Fisto, got his autograph, and got pelted with golfball sized hail while watching the Horns in the Final Four against Syracuse. My boss summarized the game best: "The only defense that could possibly work against Carmelo Anthony would have been to bite him on the leg."
We also met Kit Fisto, got his autograph, and got pelted with golfball sized hail while watching the Horns in the Final Four against Syracuse. My boss summarized the game best: "The only defense that could possibly work against Carmelo Anthony would have been to bite him on the leg."
3/20/2003
3/18/2003
"And lo', there was a gnashing and great gritting of teeth, and Tony spat forth a new blog" -
Tonyicus, 3:16
I've started updating the website again. Nothing major, but new stories are afoot. You'll also notice new flash cartoons on the main page. I find that I need more then just one single outlet for avenues of stupidity. Hence the cartoons.
Fritz and I are making animations in celebration of LAN party goodness. I've probably mentioned before how at our LAN parties we play a game where everybody plays as goofy characters (i.e. I play as a Monkey, Fritz plays as a bear wearing a clown hat and a little pink tutu, aka. PartyBear) and we run around killing each other with guns, rocket launchers, grenades, etc...
Well, before every LAN party, Fritz and I usually make doctored up photoshop images trash talking each other's skill. Since last weekend there was a very special LAN party (celebrating our friend Jake's impending marriage), we decided to combine our talents and make something more unique, the cartoons.
Please give the link ample time to load. There is no preloading goodness to make it look better and the files range around 300K. It shouldn't take very long to load. And there is sound so turn your speakers up.
Tonyicus, 3:16
I've started updating the website again. Nothing major, but new stories are afoot. You'll also notice new flash cartoons on the main page. I find that I need more then just one single outlet for avenues of stupidity. Hence the cartoons.
Fritz and I are making animations in celebration of LAN party goodness. I've probably mentioned before how at our LAN parties we play a game where everybody plays as goofy characters (i.e. I play as a Monkey, Fritz plays as a bear wearing a clown hat and a little pink tutu, aka. PartyBear) and we run around killing each other with guns, rocket launchers, grenades, etc...
Well, before every LAN party, Fritz and I usually make doctored up photoshop images trash talking each other's skill. Since last weekend there was a very special LAN party (celebrating our friend Jake's impending marriage), we decided to combine our talents and make something more unique, the cartoons.
Please give the link ample time to load. There is no preloading goodness to make it look better and the files range around 300K. It shouldn't take very long to load. And there is sound so turn your speakers up.
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