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January 1, 2013 By 14 Comments

Well, look who’s here!

Wow, wouldja listen to those crickets? Things have been a mite quiet around here lately, as I’ve been enjoying a couple of weeks unplugged, and to be honest, it doesn’t seem like I missed a whole lot.

I had an incredibly lazy holiday break, preparing for the onslaught of projects that are looming in the coming weeks. My wife was very good to me and got me an awesome new iPod–one that I can finally use to take pictures, so maybe I’ll have more spontaneous blog posts of cool sightings in the wilds of the flea markets and toy shows. The kids got lots of LEGO sets, so the most productive thing I did all week was help to build a shiny yellow dump truck.

Over the break, I managed to check some movies off my list. Despite what it said on the box, The Bourne Legacy was not the best Bourne movie yet, and I finally got around to watching Haywire and loved it–not sure why so many people seemed to hate that one. Now, I want to see a Jason Bourne/Mallory Kane crossover movie. I also blew through the last two seasons of Boardwalk Empire, finished the Halo 4 campaign, and watched way too much football. Like I said, I was extremely lazy over the break.

I’m looking forward to what 2013 has to offer and am looking to streamline and simplify things this year. I’ll let you know how that turns out. How about you, did Santa bring you anything cool for your collection? Got any big plans for 2013?

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  1. hobgoblin238 says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Welcome back! I have huge plans for 2013!

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    • Brian says

      January 1, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Excellent! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  2. jboypacman says

    January 2, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Hey Brian welcome back buddy!

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    • Brian says

      January 2, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks John. Looking forward to what’s new in the Ark this year!

      Reply
  3. Rich says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Happy New Year Brian!

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    • Brian says

      January 2, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Rich! Happy new year to you as well!

      Reply
  4. Mike Gutierrez says

    January 2, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Happy New Year Brian. Hope 2013 is good to you.

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    • Brian says

      January 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks Mike! Loved your resolutions post the other day!

      Reply
  5. Matt Luxich says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Everyone needs a break once in awhile right? Happy 2013 to you and many congrats on your redskins making the playoffs.

    Reply
    • Brian says

      January 2, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      man, where have you been Matt? Haven’t seen you around lately.

      Reply
  6. Yelinna says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Hi Brian!
    I had a two weeks break too, Hope you enjoyed yours a lot!
    I have no plans for 2013 yet, just a few ideas and a few dreams 🙂

    Reply
    • Brian says

      January 2, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      Two things you can never have enough of. Best of luck in 2013!

      Reply
  7. John (Batcave Toy Room) says

    January 4, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Happy New Year! I not only have crickets, I have cobwebs too. I need to get my show on the road. Here’s to a fantastic 2013.

    Reply
    • Brian says

      January 4, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Cheers!

      Reply

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