Sunday, November 30, 2008

Mom Has A New Car

So we all piled in and went for a drive. It felt like the nineteen fifties--Let's go for a ride in the new car!!

It also felt like taking my life in my hands, me in the front seat, the sister and brother in law in the back, and mom driving, prattling happily away about how she "doesn't quite know where everything is and what everything does yet."

ME: Hey, my arse is on fire.

Apparently this car has heated seats.

Cool.

Friday, November 28, 2008

New Living Article Up

It's about my life as a Ultimate Fighting Machine.

Check it out here.

Have a great weekend everybody.

Upcoming Comedy
Tuesday, November 25 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, November 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, November 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, November 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, November 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, November 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, November 28
Friday, December 26
Current article can be found here.

Other Appearances
World War Wrestling - Friday, December 12 - Fulton Place Community League

Dan's musings on shyness and relationships can be found at hotchicksandstrangers.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Dan Gets Tortured in the Name of Art.

Upcoming Comedy
Tuesday, November 25 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, November 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, November 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, November 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, November 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, November 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, November 28
Friday, December 26
Current article can be found here.

Other Appearances
World War Wrestling - Friday, December 12 - Fulton Place Community League

Dan's musings on shyness and relationships can be found at hotchicksandstrangers.blogspot.com


Friday I spent a couple hours hanging by my hands from the ceiling while a guy with a knife tortured me. The knife was okay; the hanging less pleasant.

An earlier text exchange between me and the Slayer

HER: I’m working today
ME: Cool. I’m going to be tortured to death by a rogue military operative.
HER: Have fun. C U tonight.

The woman in my life is very understanding.

Yes, it was a movie. Yes, it was fun.

Also, very, very uncomfortable. Apparently, hanging from the ceiling is not great for the circulation in your hands.

It probably didn’t help that I had to keep making jokes during the filming. I can’t help myself. I just like to see if I can make guys break character.

Rogue Military Guy: You’re awake. I’ve got fifteen hours to kill. Tell me what I want to know or I‘m going to see how long I can make you hurt without dying.

ME: You had me at “You’re awake.”

He laughed. On the other hand, it meant we had to do another take.

But it was worth it...probably. I’ll know for sure once I get feeling back in my right thumb.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Dan's Birthday Extravaganza

My birthday party is tomorrow (Saturday, November 15) at Rosario's Pub on 11715 - 108 Ave in Edmonton. We're singing Karaoke.

If you're around, feel free to stop by. If I know you, it will be great to see you, and if I don't I'd love the chance to meet you.

I'll be there around nine.

And if you can't make it tomorrow, here's my upcoming schedule.

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, November 17 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Tuesday, November 25 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, November 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, November 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, November 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, November 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, November 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, November 28
Friday, December 26
Current article can be found here.

Other Appearances
World War Wrestling - Friday, December 12 - Fulton Place Community League

Dan's musings on shyness and relationships can be found at hotchicksandstrangers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Back in Wrasslin'

I am sitting among a pile of CDS, trying to decide on my theme music.

Clearly, I have the toughest life ever.

The reason I'm picking out potential theme music is because I'm involved with World War Wrestling, which are hosting their inaugural show at Fulton Place Community League in Edmonton this Saturday night.

It's the first non-MPW show I've ever been involved in. I'm nervous and excited at the same time about being in a different locker room. I also have some mixed emotions since the memorial service for Trev was just a couple days ago and it's hard to think of wrestling without thinking of him, my friend and broadcast partner for so long.

It did feel good to see everyone at the service though and brought back a lot of great memories. It's sad that it took Ripper's passing to make me remember and really appreciate those guys. I've learned from all of them and had a blast doing it.

I am thrilled to be back in wrestling though. It's been a while since I've been involved in a show, and this would be as good a time as any to thank Massive Damage for taking a chance on me a few years ago by sticking an untested internet geek in the booth as a commentator (technically, I met Massive through Roni the Super-Fan, so I guess I should credit her with "breaking me into the business").

Anyway, here's the promo material, straight from the 3W Facebook Group.


"World War Wrestling presents their first show this SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Time: Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm
Location: Fulton Place Community League
Street: 6115 Fulton Road
City: Edmonton, AB

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Eden Gentlemens Club on 97st, or at the door, but get there early because this show WILL sell out.

The main event features JD MICHAELS returning to Edmonton after making a huge name for himself in the US and OVW, to take on SCOTTY PUTTY, who is hot off a 1st place win this weekend in the Alberta Bodybuilding Association Fall Classic. This match is a qualifier for the 3W Cup!

The show also features BRADY ROBERTS taking on ECLIPSE in a qualifier for the 3W Cup!

Also in action will be LEE DAWSON, another star from the USA coming in to test himself against the competition in 3W! Just signed on is former MPW star EVAN INFERNO! Also appearing are DERYCK CROSSE, BOBBY FLETCHER, SHAGGY RAY CYRUS, PETE POWERS, HEAVY METAL, and many more!

Don't miss the show THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!"

Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, November 17 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Tuesday, November 25 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, November 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, November 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, November 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, November 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, November 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, November 28
Friday, December 26
Current article can be found here.

Other Upcoming Appearances
World War Wrestling - Fulton Place Community Hall, Edmonton

Dan's musings on shyness and relationships can be found at hotchicksandstrangers.blogspot.com

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Dan's Reason For Living

Dan's Upcoming Schedule

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, November 17 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Tuesday, November 25 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, November 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, November 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, November 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, November 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, November 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, November 28
Friday, December 26
Current article can be found here.

Dan's musings on shyness and relationships can be found at hotchicksandstrangers.blogspot.com