They're all neeeerds. No reason to get nervous.

I was nervous when I went, two years ago, but they're surprisingly gentle with the rope and duct tape. And they only hacked off the toes I didn't like so much.

Last I heard, I don't recall where, they were going to try something with CG. Making the children CG with voice actors or some such.

Really wish I was getting to meet all you guys at the Con. Im still sort of bummed I can't make it. Oh well stuff happens I guess.

Given the casting choices they've already made, I really hope that's not the case, as I feel their casting choices are solid.

Ender: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3173298176/nm2633535

Bean: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2204417280/nm2026536

Hey I'm gonna be in Omaha on may 20th. If your in the area come find me for that hug.

I look at that second one and actually think Bean. That's cool. It just seems with the story spanning a number of their ages they're going to have to work some CG magic.

I hope that came out right.

I'm at 227. My goal is 220 before WW Philly.

I'm not likely to make my goal.

Yeah, the crew is pretty laid back. Especially the ones you're slated to hang with. No need to be nervous. You already know us.

There's always next year, man.

Not with that frame of mind. Weren't you the one who told me 2lbs per week was totally doable?

It is doable, but I'm at a point of conversion, so it takes longer to lose weight.

Then why beat yourself up for not attaining the impossible. I think you were one of the ones who told me that as well. Chin up, brother. You're doing just fine.

I'm not beating myself up. I'm merely stating fact.

Dude, I'm getting HAWT! People are going to request to be me in Darq's next game.

Starship Troopers, the movie... well, it's a brilliant parody of the War on Terror, actually. Don't ask me how the director did that BEFORE 9/11, but there it is.

And chaz, regarding your D1/N1 deaths at my hands...

"They could put me in a helicopter and fly me up into the air and line up the bodies head to toe on the ground in delightful geometric patterns like an endless June Taylor dancers routine — and it would never be enough. No, I don’t keep count. But you do. And I love you for it."

I probably won't be, but you never know. I do have friends in Omaha, and they like to have parties.

I'm going to Lincoln the weekend prior to attend a horse show, both in the interest of supporting my friend's new job in Lincoln, and being "hopelessly" outnumbered by single women while there.

I don't think they'll need to bother, probably just use different actors, or not at all.

Now THAT'S what I like to hear.

Hooked on Phonics is open. Expect the unexpected. And then once that's expected, change your expectations.