Token resistance

Photo: http://monopoly.wikia.com/

I love playing Monopoly. It's really fun and really frustrating.

One of my prize possessions is one of the anniversary editions of the game that included some really cool things like wooden houses and hotels, plus extra tokens. The kids gave it to me several years ago. I got some awesome kids.

Anyway, like I was saying, I love the game. But Hasbro, who owns the game, is getting ready to do away with one of the tokens.

They can't just add a new token, like has been done over the years, they have to do away with a token. And, one of my favorites is on the chopping block.

Hasbro is taking votes for the token to keep. Currently, my favorite token, Top Hat, has the next to fewest votes. Wheelbarrow is in last place.

The tokens up for replacement are:

• Race Car
• Thimble
• Shoe
• Dog
• Battleship
• Top Hat
• Iron
• Wheelbarrow

Which makes me wonder: where are Cannon and Horse & Rider? Did they already do away with them? Was it because they have military connections? And why didn't I know about this?

Anyway, they are voting for new tokens. One of those will replace the classic token:

• Robot
• Diamond Ring
• Cat
• Helicopter
• Guitar

Here's what they look like:

Image from https://apps.facebook.com/saveyourtoken/

But, are these really good tokens to add to the Monopoly game? Are there any better ones that could be used?

What do you think would be good tokens to add to Monopoly?

Angry Nerds

Knowing how much I've enjoyed not just playing Angry Birds, but also bragging about getting three stars on all the levels, Harvey sent me this:

Real Life Angry Birds - watch more funny videos

By the way, I got the updates for Angry Birds. I haven't achieved three stars on all 15 new levels. Yet.



And I haven't even started the Valentine's Day version.







But, I'll get right on that.

Yes, I'm a-liking me some Angry Birds.

And thanks again, Harvey.

Birds fear me

Finally got around to finishing up Angry Birds.

In September, I finished playing Angry Birds on the iPad. Got 3 stars on all the levels.

That was before they came out with updates. And the Halloween version. And the Christmas version.

So, I was actually behind on my Angry Birds.

Not anymore.

I have all 3 stars on all 12 levels:


Levels 13 & 14 are "coming soon":


I have all the golden eggs:


I have 3 stars on all the Halloween levels:


And I kicked Christmas' butt:


Yes, I am the Master of Angry Birds.

Birds tremble when I approach.

I can go back to blogging now

I said the other day that I've been busy. Busy at work ... working. And busy at home ... playing Angry Birds.

I'm not playing Angry Birds anymore. Because I've beaten the darn thing. At least, as far as there is to go right now: three stars on levels one through ten, plus all 15 golden eggs (and stars).


Three stars on Angry Birds level one.


Three stars on Angry Birds level two.


Three stars on Angry Birds level three.


Three stars on Angry Birds level four.


Three stars on Angry Birds level five.


Three stars on Angry Birds level six.


Three stars on Angry Birds level seven.



Three stars on Angry Birds level eight.


Three stars on Angry Birds level nine.


Three stars on Angry Birds level ten.


Angry Birds level eleven isn't available yet.


Fifteen Golden eggs (and stars).

Yes, I totally rule.

Busy, busy, busy

Been a busy time. Really busy.

Work has been ... work. But, I don't work 24/7. I have time away from work, of course. But that's been a busy time.

And this little blog has suffered.

But, rest assured, it has been important stuff I've been working on. And I have something to show for it. Just look:


Three stars on Angry Birds level one.


Three stars on Angry Birds level two.


Three stars on Angry Birds level three.


Three stars on Angry Birds level four.


Three stars on Angry Birds level five.


Three stars on Angry Birds level six.


Three stars on Angry Birds level seven.


And I'm working on three stars on Angry Birds level eight.

Told you I've been busy.

Proof video games are teh ghey

Video games don't excite me. This might explain why...


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Tip: 7 Deadly Sins

American, Dammit!

Yeah, I know. It's Cousin Red's day today. But I haven't heard from him this week. Besides, when I saw this over at Beth's place, I knew I had to take this one. Like Beth, I was a little disappointed with the score it gave me.

You Are 89% American

You're as American as red meat and shooting ranges. Tough and independent, you think big. You love everything about the US, wrong or right. And anyone who criticizes your home better not do it in front of you!

How American Are You?

After taking the test, I decided to go back and see where it said I fell short. Here's what I found: