Being Sick Sucks

Today we, Harry and I, were suppose to go visit family. But I had a horrible sleep last night and I think with all the stress of work this past week my body took a day off. I had headaches, ear aches, body aches, stomach issues and sinus issues. I wasn't up for visiting, I wasn't up for much. I did feel a bit better toward the end of the day.. enough to attempt to paint the master bathroom but only got as far as taping off some things. I know better then to get so stressed out that I make myself sick.. but sometimes it unavoidable.

Horrible Week

This week has finally come to an end.. I knew on Tuesday that this week was bad but I didn't think it could get worse.. well it did. It got so bad that I tweeted " I HATE THIS JOB " and at that moment I did... I had enough!!! If I didn't own a house I would have quit after this horrible week. I won't go into details here but all I can hope for is a better week next week.

Podcasting Network

Like I'm not busy enough I have taken on a very big project. About a year or so ago my friend Jen and I who co-host The Ready Room podcast, ventured out to create our own podcasts. Jen with Anomaly and myself with Knights of the Guild. We talked back then about creating a Podcast Network as we had several friend who also created their own podcasts; Meds with Waffle On, Rick with Take Him With You and Tim with AppyTimes. Nothing every came from it but it's always been in the back of our minds. Earlier this week the fires were stoked and the idea came back up to the for front and things started to happen. In a matter of a few days we have gotten 8 podcasts, 4 webseries, 1 blog and 1 audio drama who are interested in joining "this" network. We also picked out a name for this new group called "The Media Nexus". We also expanded this network to include all things geeky in web media, like podcasting, webseries, video blogs, web comics, blogs and audio dramas. Our next step is to figure out what we want this "Nexus" to include, ie forums, chat room, etc... And then we start to design the logo and main website. It's going to be lots of work but in the end I hope we create a wonderful Hub of Geeky web media.. and in time maybe generate some revenue for those involved. I'll keep you posted.

Perks of Podcasting

One of many perks of podcasting for Knights of the Guild is getting gifts from listeners. Last night I got a package from a very cool guy and listener Adam aka @Belrand on twitter. He send both jenni (my co-host) and I a large box of Swedish Chocolate. Thanks buddy for the wonderful chocolate.

Week from Hell

I know it's only Tuesday but man the past two days have been some of the worst, most stressful days that I have ever had on a job. So much stuff going on and so much of it is beyond my control yet I am part of it. Post seems to always take on all the pressure. We set deadlines for a reason but for some reason "production" can't seem to hit any of them, though they are ones who initially create the deadlines. Some one post get stuck doing something that should take two weeks to do, because we get it late we have to pulled long hours and get it done within a week. It's the same way on every show I've worked on but this one in particular has been really bad. End the end we are all dead for overwork but we manage to get a great show out.. and I guess that's all that matters.. but man sometimes the journey can be rough. and so far this week has been rough.

Taxes

Today on my very late lunch I stopped by my Tax guy and dropped off the last of my house paperwork that was needed to get the $8000 refund from the government for being a first time home buyer... so now all I have to do is go back and sign the paper work when done and my 2009 taxes will be done.

My Buddy Greg

My friend Greg Aronowitz has posted his third part to The Making of Codex's Staff video blog.

The entire thing is hilarious. Felicia and Greg together are priceless.. it's a must see.

You can check out all three parts at http://barnyardfx.blogspot.com/

They are also auctioning off the Staff on Ebay here..

Knights of the Guild Ep 13 pt2

Show Notes:

Our 1 year anniversary continues.. This Episode guests; Felicia, Kim, Michele, Brian, Fernie, Andrew, Will, Mel, Jay, Greg, Jared, Sean, Megan and Ray join in on the fun.

This podcast is an edited version of our live podcast on Ustream. You can watch the entire 5 hours here http://www.ustream.tv/channel/knights-of-the-guild Password for UStream is KOTG

Today’s show features:

• * First up we have a Vorkism.
• * We are recording this weeks podcast live from our studio.
• * We sit down and do a group interview with Fernando Chien, Michele Boyd, Sean Becker, Greg Aronowitz, Kim Evey and Felicia Day
• * Our guest read entries for our “Favorite Moment” contest and we announce the winner.
• * Our friend Jay is back with part 2 of his Epic Unicorn Poem
• * Our friend Will wrote and will preform his Jazzy/Blues song for our 1 year anniversary
• * We then have a Very Special Business Time and say goodbye

Thank you again for all your support, we do this podcast because we are fans and more importantly for the fans.

Kenny & Jenni

Other Important Links

• Knights of the Guild Feeds/Downloads http://knightsoftheguild.com
• Knights of the Guild Daily Blog http://knightsoftheguildpodcast.blogspot.com/

Yard Work & Dog Fights

Today Harry and I spent the majority of the time working on the west side of our property pulling weeds and replanting what look like weeds but turn into some very nice tree like bushes. It was a long but satisfying day. It's nice to be able to say.. " I did that " and that fact that's it's our land and our property makes the more not so bad.

It was a good day with one exception.

Daisy was hanging out with us all day enjoying the outside fresh air when suddenly 3 dogs come running up the hillside and attacked. Two were large 90 + lbs Rottweilers and the third was a Rottweiler mix. Daisy, being about 40 lbs chased all three dogs back down the hill as Harry and I went racing after them. Called to her and she stopped at the top and of hill while the three ran down. Suddenly the larger one came back up and locked jaws with Daisy and she wrestled him down the hillside while the other one snipped at her from the sides. I torn down the hill side as the owner of the other dogs came running out of his house yelling. I wasn't sure what I was going to do to get them apart all I know is my little girl was going to get hurt and I was going to stop it. Again she stopped when she heard me yell but the other dog continued to lunge at her and she wasn't going to stand for it. Finally the owner of the other dog manage to grab the largest one and I got a hold of Daisy and we pulled them apart.

The owner apologized and said they got out by accident. I really didn't care what he said.. I ran up the hill with Daisy and once at the top examined her to make sure she didn't have any bites. She looked in good shape. I have to say that both Harry and I were very proud of her defending her property and her masters. She made be getting old (going on 10 years) but man she's one tough little girl.

Not wanting to take any more chances we left her in the house while we finished gardening.

One thing I do know is I want to get a fence around our property sooner then later.. it's now moved up the list of Thing we need to do.