Issue #900

The story was about Megan taking me to 6 Flags for the first time. I knew at this time 1000 would be coming along in the next few years.

Some of the stories I ,thought about doing for it got done before I hit 1000 and I'm glad. Issue #1000 couldn't be just another 1-shot plot line like all the others it had to be something way more special than that.

And in just a few more minutes I'll be proud to give you #1000.

I can't wait!!!

Issue #800

This was the "wedding" issue between Megan and I. It came out about 4 years ago, just 1 year after our marriage.

As for being the last one? I knew that wouldn't happen. I had enough plots lines for several comics. One of them (hilariously chronicling the life of a mutual friend of ours) is still one of the most read series I've ever had!

Ideas were already formulating for if I reached 1000 in time before Cardco's 20 Anniversary.

Issue #700

This is the last She-devil appearance in the books. It was also the issue where I finally came back to life. (you'll learn more in issue #1000) It was also Megan's first appearance in the book which places this about 5 years ago.

I was happy to make this the end, but when Megan expressed more comics for her I knew it wasn't. With all the material I had built up I'd be making them for a least a few hundred and maybe one day (I thought) when I'm older, I'll pen issue #1000 with my son.

I seriously thought that! LOL I thought it was going to be decades before I'd get to 1000 and now here it is only hours away from being posted!

Unbelievable!

Issue #600

She-devil's still the villain and the jokes are non-stop. This was one of the more funnier "century" books I wrote. Lots of humor in it.

In the introduction you can tell I'm even crossing my fingers for 700 to make because I had a great idea of what it would be. I even imaged it as being my "final" comic....again.

Issue #500

So here I was, 500. It was at this point I knew I'd make it to 600 and that it was only a matter of time. But I also hinted in the book that 600 might be my last.

I hate to sound repetitive but just about every time I made one of these I felt that way. There was no possibility in my mind I would make it this far?!

You'll notice I stopped using the ole garage sale stickers as decorations on the borders. Not because I didn't want to it's just that I'd run out of them at the time and was too lazy to get up and buy some for the cover. In fact, I never used them for the "century" covers again.

Issue #400

When I'd finally gotten to 400 I knew what story I wanted to do....my death. I'd thought about doing it years ago for issue #50 but held off because it wasn't the right time.

I have a reputation for killing off characters in my comics. In fact, a lot of folks who got to be in them were eventually killed off so it was only a matter of time before I decided to kill off myself.

I also thought my comic book request would draw to a close soon so I wanted to now instead of risk not being able to get to 500.

So how did I die? You'll find out when you read issue #1000 later on today.

Issue #300

300 is special because it's the first time the arch villain "she-devil" is introduced. This character would be my go-to villain for just about every "century" issue following because there were always a million jokes to get out of it.

This point began the "boom" for Cardco Comix. I was getting more request everyday and was drawing comics all the time. I was pretty sure I'd take it close to 400 but I thought it would take another couple of years.

Boy was I wrong!

Issue #200

When Issue #200 came out it had been 10 years since my first comic. I didn't make that many back in the day because I only did them upon request and the request were coming in every few months. So when I made it to #200 I knew there'd be more but I just didn't think it'd be enough to take it all the way to 300.

The story was about my new roommate moving in and so I gave it a "New beginnings" theme, to indicate that life goes on even after your friends have left. (married and moved out)

Honestly I thought I'd make 5 more comic books and stop after this. Crazy to think that now right?

Issue #100

The first "century" book I came out with...and I thought it'd be my last one too! I remember thinking "Wow, I can't believe I actually wrote 100 of these things!"

When I was cutting grass in high school I used to day dream about getting to #50, so it was pretty amazing just to accomplish this.

The story was about both of my roommates getting engaged, moving out of the apartment and leaving me all alone. It was an abandonment joke that they both got a good laugh out of. When I thought this was my last issue, the ending fit well.

But little did I know...

Countdown to issue #1000

The 1000th and final issue of Cardco Comix will be released online later on today, but before it is I'd like to spend the day talking about the previous milestone comics that came out before it. 

See ya soon!

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K, that's all the videos today!

Pics coming later this week.

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What trip to Sea World wouldn't be complete with a trip to see Shamu.

Video's of the show posted through-out the day!

Otter Show pics

 This mime pirate was hilarious. He was making fun of almost everyone that walked thru the gate. He provided the pre-show entertainment and was really funny.

Thankfully Megan and I slipped by without becoming part of his show.

 The First Mate of the Pirate Ship.

 They even training a ferret to do this throughout the show. Most impressive!

 Here's the "shipwrecked" otter and his pal.

At the end they had a walrus come out, speak and then shake around to music. I tried to get it on video but was laughing too hard to realize I never hit record, so that "video gold" is a thing of past now. Dang it!

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K, that's all for now. I'll share some pics of the show with you tomorrow!

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One thing we didn't do last time at Sea World was see this show, so I wanted to check it out on our 2nd time around. It was more entertaining than I thought. I loved the humor and the amount of training they did was really spectacular.

Here's a video from the show. I post another later on today.

Sea World sneak preview part 2

Coming up tomorrow is more Happy Megan in Sea World, pics and videos.

Look at that face...it was all she could do to keep from laughing for joy the whole time she was there!

November Movie Preview

Time to look at what movies are coming out next month and the pickings ain't slim either!

Catching Furr 

Ha ha ha ha ha! This romantic comedy is sure to bring joy to everyone who wastes their hard earned cash to see it... but that won't be me!

 Ender's Game

Now THIS is cinematic magic! So many times I've been tempted to read the book and now I just mught have to. Everything about this looks good. Harrison Ford + Sci-fi is a win in this case.

Thor: The Dark Realm

I love how the Thor movies avoid the appearance of being Hollywood's "Farmer" trying to milk us for all our movie cash. Marvel's really done a fine job promoting this film and the story looks pretty good as well. Face it, who DOESN'T want to see Loki again?

My prediction is he'll be back fighting Thor in the 3rd movie once again and based on Tom Hiddleson's HUGE fan base in these films I wouldn't be surprised if he made another appearance in Avengers somewhere down the line.

 Oldboy (2013 Remake)

If you saw the original one, you were left in awe (and a little disgust at the end) but can the American remake live up to that? I'm interested but not sure if I'll make it to the silver screen to check it out. This may be one of them Redbox Rental nights for me.

Delivery Man

Please pray that Megan DOES NOT want to see this film when it comes out because it looks AWFUL! I is love me some Vince Vaughn but he movie decisions have taken a dip in recent years.

The Wolf on Wall Street

Oh dang. This looks good. Not the biggest Leo fan but he sure knows how to pick his movies. Story seems fantastic and I can't wait to try it out in theaters.

What about you? Any comments, suggestions or anger at my mocking of Catching Fury?

Leave a message.

Picture from the Dolphin Show

 Looks like that camera I gave Megan a few years back really paid off! She got some great pics. Enjoy!

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One of the first shows we saw at Sea World was the Dolphin Show and it was just as good as it was when we saw it a few years back.

I'll be posting videos of it all day so be sure to keep checking back for updates.

Me vs the Kracken

We were the ONLY ones on the ride! What a horrid thing!

While I was praying I wouldn't die, Megan was laughing and throwing her hands in the air.

Kraken Front Seat on-ride HD POV Seaworld Orlando

Me vs Manta

As part of Megan's 2nd surprise, this was the first ride I had to get on.

A nightmare.

Manta Front Row on-ride POV Seaworld Orlando

Megan vs Sea World

Megan loves Sea World more than Monroe?

How'd have thought that?!

Dolphin Tank

Here's a sneak peek at next week's videos.

Megan's favorite place (equal to Disney) Sea World.

This was the dolphin tank Megan spent 20 minutes in front of.

I think she loves dolphins more than shopping!

Star Wars 1313 ™ - Trailer HD 1080 !

After
Seeing this trailer, maybe Disney DID make mistake closing Lucas Arts before this game came out.

Not to shabby!

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K, that's all the videos I have for today!

More coming next week!

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So when looking up this place online you can't tell much about it. The pictures they have on site are nice, but there's so much more they never show you.

I couldn't even find videos on YouTube! So today I thought I'd give you a video tour of the place. (in case you ever think of going down sometime)

Video's will be posted throughout the day.

Megan sees her villa

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My 3rd surprise to Megan was a villa at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando. It was beautiful and Megan loved it.

Online it's hard to find many pictures of it but I got plenty of videos of the layout of the place that I'll start posting for ya starting tomorrow, just in case you ever think of staying there. (Megan highly recommends it)

Aquatica pics

The Dolphin Plunge is a water slide at Aquatica which takes you under water thru a dolphin tank where the little critters are swimming all around you. Megan LOVED this ride. The only thing they don't tell you is to keep you mouth closed when "ooh-ing" at the dolphins...because the very next second you're under water at the end of the ride. 

Megan also tried to take a picture of the dolphins at the top of the tank but this one the only one she took with the $500 digital camera I gave her 2 years ago. She took the rest of her photo's on her phone.

My money being put to good use I suppose.

More vids tomorrow!

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Megan's assessment of Aquatica.

Pics from there tomorrow.

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Megan loves to look at dolphins....for 20 minutes straight without moving.

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So on Day 1 of our vacation we spent the day at the Aquatica water park. Megan's "shock" of being in Orlando was just starting to calm down.

More videos coming today.

SEC Dominance!

8 teams in the Top 25 by one conference?! I believe that's ANOTHER record for the SEC! Further proving it's dominance in college football.

This mini-NFL league never ceases to amaze me! AND LOOK! Somone felt bad for Auburn and gave them #24?!

Of course that ranking will quickly disappear next week when we go to Texas A&M, BUT STILL.... impressive indeed!

Star Wars: Rebels update

Finally at the New York Comic Con they give us some Star Wars news.

Sadly it's only about the new Rebels cartoon baddie "The Inquisitor"

I get it. Clone Wars had it's "sub-baddies" so Rebels has to follow the same lame formula and give us their rendition of the newest villain.

As for fitting in with Star Wars cannon, this does! It's been a common staple for years that both the Emporor and Vader had Inquisitors that hunted down Jedi, so the addition of this new guy shouldn't surprise anyone.

Now will I watch it? That decision will have to wait until I hear more about Episode 7 and if it will keep with the rest of cannon or not.

Speaking us JJ's upcoming Tween Wars movie, the rumor mill has been rampant with reports that "big news" is coming out about Episode 7 soon. I won't be holding my breath but I will be interested to see what news gets released as we head into 2014.

Until then, I'll continue to enjoy my Star Wars...while I still can. 

MLB Playoffs

If you haven't been watching the MLB Postseason, you've been missing out. The Braves got picked off by the Dodgers and the Tigers (my pick for the World Series) are still in it.

It's shaping up to be another exciting post season and I'm curious to see which teams will make it to the World Series!

Return to Death Valley

So today I went back to Death Valley for the first time in years to watch the Florida game. It was a vibrant crowd and a beautiful stadium as always. I enjoyed the atmosphere and even went out for some boudin pizza afterwards! (Yep, only in LA!)

Youtube issues

Obviously YouTube and I aren't getting along again. So I'm going to have to switch to uploading these myself.

I hate YouTube.

Much more on our trip next week, I promise.

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Disney World Fail?

Megan's 2nd surprise

My 2nd surprise for Megan was a hard one to do. You'll find out in future videos.

Originally I was supposed to have Charity or Caleb come with us. When they both dropped out I had no other choice but to do the rides myself!

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Notice how she doesn't look up from her phone while even in Disney : )

Disney World Fail?

So I surprised Megan with a trip to Disney World for our 5 year anniversary. I also got her tickets to Universal Studios, Sea World, Aquatica and Discovery Cove but she thought she was only going to see the Rangers play baseball that weekend. She had no idea about it!

But watch her reaction to the news and see if this constitutes as a "fail"

I'll be posting more videos (and pics) in the weeks to come.

Boo to you!

As I'm sure Megan's Facebook page has already told you, I surprised her with a trip to Disney World for our 5 Year Anniversary.

Now that we're back there's a billion pics and videos I'd like to show you. So coming up this month I'll slowly be getting them all posted here.

Stay tuned!

Go to the :20 mark and watch this jump!

Why didn't I ever think of doing this to Charity?

Top 3 TV Finales

So I discussed the Worst, may as well tell you what I think we the best?! Here goes:

3) The Shield

After 7 mind-blowing seasons it finally looks like Mackey's going to get away scott-free for his past transgressions only to end up having his family leave him and his friends either dead or rotting away in prison while he's chained to a desk job (what he hates most) for the rest of his life.

In essence, Mackey focuses so much on getting away with everything he's done that he's constructed his own personal jail in real life.

Beautiful.

2) Babylon 5

This is going to come as a shocker for many I know. With it's outdated CG and poor reputation in the sci-fi community as being the ugly step-sister or Star Trek, the show really ended up shining in the end.

So why is this ranked so high for me? It had to do with the main point of the entire series, "You can't change the future."

Since the first season most of the characters are away of their destiny. Some are destined to die at a certain time and know even how and when it'll happen. Others are destined to fulfill their dreams of power and only to lead a miserable life there after.

One character tries constantly to take steps to avoid his future, each step backwards leads to 2 steps further along the path of destiny.

The other character accepts his fate even though his friends do everything they can to avoid it. In the finale you believe fate will finally lose in the end and that all your favorite characters will be spared their doom....they're not.

Why? Because you can't change the future.

YESSSSS! Someone give me a high five! 

 

1) Star Trek: Next Generation

I have to tip my hat to all the trekkies out there on this one. Though not the biggest fan of the genre I admit their season finale #1 on my list.

Picard is trapped in a paradox between the past, present and future. He later discovers that the infamous Q is behind it all and after all these seasons has decided to finally pass his judgement on humanity. Neatly tying the very first episode together in one brilliant stroke!

But it didn't stop there, they brought back the original deck crew from season one and gave you a scary glimpse at what possible future may happen to our heroes.

Finally Picard is able to solve Q's paradox and prove humanity's worth. The quintessential scene of the whole show happens at the end when Picard sits at the officers regular card game and says "I should have done this a long time ago" He then begins to deal out cards while explaining the rules of the game.

Fantastic.




  

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