October 2010 Archives

So a couple weeks back we attended the Green Gala at The CT Science Center.  Anyone who's ever attended one of their Liquid Lounge events knows how fun it is when you mix alcohol with science exhibits after hours.  This particular event though was to celebrate the Science Center going even greener than they already were (seriously though, how do those waterless urinals work?!?).  Here are some photos of the awesome night we had:

I had to get my photo taken with this person simply because it may be the coolest costume I have ever seen.  Could you imagine trick-or-treating in this though?  Actually you could just stand in your neighbor's yards and I'm sure when you make a move kids would drop their candy as they run away.

I love when people find new, and ingenious ways to hold me for photos.  The "make it look like Chet is throwing up my arm" is a new one though.  Touche my friend.  Touche.

I had to look this up - Popeye is 81 years old!  He doesn't look a day over 60.  Must be all that spinach.

By now, you should all know how much I like getting my picture taken with pretty ladies.  I couldn't tell if this pretty lady was winking at me or had something in her eye.  When I went to ask her she yelled "Yarrr" and it all made sense... 

Thanks again to our friends at The CT Science Center for another fabulous night.  Can't wait for the next Liquid lounge on November 11!!! 

Until next time...

So the weekend of 10/15-16 we travelled a little bit outside of our normal range of events and headed up to Boston to attend the New England Comic Con.  I mean, really, how could we not embrace our inner nerd and check this out?  We are both happy and sad to report that we were the only folks in attendance NOT dressed in a get up from Star Wars, a Batman movie or a video game.  Not really, but it sure felt that way at times.  Then again would you really expect anything less from an event like this one.  Here's some photos of our trip:

Where to begin with this one...I was perfectly happy hanging out with Wonder Woman when the dude in the spandex pajamas wanted to get in on that.  Plus check out the sign behind Womder Woman...Laser Orgy?!?  I'm still not sure what laser orgy is exactly but judging by how excited Spandex Pajama Man got I'm guessing it's awesome.

Who ya gonna call?...not these guys...

Is it me or is the dude on the right looking a little serial killer/stalker-ish?  By the way, this young lady wrestles in the TNA league.  Seriously.  You can't make this stuff up.

This guy has appeared on the hit TV show, Jackass.  I incorrectly made the assumption that it meant I could bash him right in the nuts but I was sadly mistaken.  Apparently, you actually have to be on the show to do that.  Who knew. 

Honestly mom, I swear I didn't go up there looking to make out with any comic book nerd chicks.  This young lady was really into the idea though.  I'm not going to lie...I was frightened.  

America, you can rest easy as I am here to report a whole new generation of nerd is being properly reared in our great nation.  Sleep well tonight America, you are obviously protected from any unsanctioned droid attacks. 

I speak for all of us when I say that I truly can not wait for our next Comic Con experience.  I'm working now on getting my Chewbacca costume ready.  Until next time... 

O.k., so I know every event I blog about I tell you about how awesome and unique it is, but seriously there are not many places you will attend in CT as awesome and unique as the CT Ren Faire.  I'm sure most of you have this vision of stepping into a live-action roll playing game and in all honesty there are certainly moments when that is the case (and it's awesome!) but in reality the Ren Faire offers so much more than just fun get-ups and fake English accents.  Plus for those of you who are like myself and don't like playing dress up you will find comfort in the fact that dressing up is not required to attend and certainly not required to have a good time.  With that said check out some photos from our trip to the Faire:

Some of the attire is quite authentic.  In order to stay in character though they made sure their food was as well.  Gruel anyone?

One word for you all out there.  Do not play any games of chance with these ladies.  You will lose and by lose I mean be forced into marriage and life as a gypsy...o.k. so maybe that's not that bad.

I'm not going to lie to you.  This man frightened me.     

Someone once asked me afterwards what my favorite part of the Ren Faire was.  I almost blurted out the word "Cleavage!" but gained my composure at the last moment.  (Seriously though, lots and lots of cleavage.)

Say hello to the Queen of Hearts loyal subjects.  Possibly more important say hello to the guy stuck in the wall in the background you could pay $2 to throw tomatoes at.  He deserved it though as he said one of our travelling party looked like a homeless person (I mean, it's true but you shouldn't say such things out loud.) 

This is our street team member Dragan.  He was put in the stocks for a myriad of reasons, including "tomfoolery" and "shenanigans".  If we were a newspaper or a different TV station we might call this photo "A Dragan is Captured at The Ren Faire" but we aren't, so we won't. 

The photos probably don't even do the Ren Faire justice. I have to tell you that if you are looking for an awesome day filled with jousting, amazing food and a guy you can throw tomatoes at for insulting you then you best be getting on your trusty steed and heading to Hebron. 

Until next time,

Chet