Watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with the kids. Because I’m a good parent. It’s held up better than I thought. Pretty timeless. The kids are entranced.
Author: VeryVocalViking
Just your friendly neighborhood giant viking, with a lot to say about food, family life, geek culture, and the world at large.
Well, Actually
Gas Station Cashier Dude: “Are you a LARPer?”
Me: “What? Me? Well, yes, actually I…”
Dude: “You look like a LARPER to me. Do you think LARP combat favors smaller people?”
Me: “Well, actually it does tend…”
Dude: “What are you, like 6’6″?”
Me: “6’4″ actually.”
Tiny high school girl in line behind me: “You seem a lot taller than 6’4″ to me.”
Dude: “Do you know martial arts?”
Girl: “Your hair makes you look taller.”
Me: “I need to go. Kids… car… leaving now…”
(awkward run-stumble to car, slam door behind me)
My Oldest, age 14: “Whats wrong?”
Me: “Remind me to never stop for gas in Martinsville. It’s an odd place.”
No VD For Me
Me: “Where do we want to go to dinner tonight?”
Danger Monkey, age 9: “I like Village Deli. I vote for VD.”
Little Miss Thing, age 6: “VD! VD! I want VD!”
Me: “You guys REALLY have to stop saying VD.”
DM: “Why? That’s the initials.”
Me: “I’ll explain later.”
DM: “When?”
Me: “When you’re older. Like 30.”
Very Vocal Viking 