Earlier in the week I was asked to come up with a top ten list of cautionary tales of emergency room visits and other acute injuries, with the intent of reminding people not to do dumb things on the 4th of July. What follows is that list, which I hope none of you did yesterday. … Read More …
Category Archives: Official Henchmen Bulletins
The Bad Doctor pontificates on NPR radio… today
Anyone who is familiar with the goings-on here at the Lair knows that I tend to work with Minister Lynn on his Crackpot Schemes and Unfortunate Synergies. And by “work with”, I mean “clean up the worst of the mess after the fact, and hopefully limit the loss of life and equipment”. To wit, we … Read More …
Building a Raygun, Part 3
Last installment, we worked on the barrel of the pistols. You may have gotten impatient, painting the barrel already. That is OK, it shows initiative, make sure you are able to give the rest of the raygun similar attention. The grip of the gun is next. This is where we really get to destroy things … Read More …
Building a Raygun, Part 2
WARNING: Slightly Steampunk So last time, in Building a Raygun, we assembled some components to build our raygun. This week, we’ll assemble the barrel of the pistol. So from our parts list of last week, you’ll need the following. 1 – Handheld, battery powered, plasma globe 1 – set of cheap plastic venetian blinds Loctite … Read More …
Building a Raygun, Part 1
WARNING: Slightly Steampunk For those minions unable to attend the training session due to being stationed outside of the Lair on assignment, this assembly manual will allow you to assemble your own sidearm as the minions in the Lair now possess. The instructions are fairly lengthy, so this series will be spread out over several … Read More …
The Secret Lair at Balticon 45
Overlord Chris Miller, Commandant David Moore, and Dr. John Cmar will be attendting Balticon 45 this coming weekend. When not distributing the spiffy buttons (designed by Natalie Metzger (our Secretary of Artistic Propaganda) or chapbooks (created by Natalie and David), they will be wandering about the convention looking suspicious. Dr. Cmar will be speaking on the following … Read More …
Lair Links for 2010.01.29
Your IRC quote of the week involves Patrick Stewart. How can you lose? The Internet is Made of Cats — ’nuff said This is one way game geeks can take over the world. Wednesday was National Chocolate Cake Day. How did you celebrate? (The cake was a lie…I missed it completely.) War will never be … Read More …
Friday Minion Roundup
Each week, Overlord Johnson and I take a little time out of our day to review the surveillance footage of our minions. Here’s what we’ve found interesting this week: Dr. Cmar’s political movement, the Gustatory Libation Front, explored the wonders of the upcoming releases from Dogfish Head Brewery. Jay Lynn is attempting undermine Ollivander’s and … Read More …
Official Henchman #1 Reports for Duty
The Secret Lair would like to thank Jennifer Toews for her donation toward our mobile recording rig. Thanks to her donation of $20, she’s now one of our Official Henchmen. That means that, when we go on a recon mission (or field trip), we’ll be sending her a little souvenir from the trip. Thanks, Jennifer!
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