Back In The Saddle Again...

Okay, my blog-writing hiatus is over, and I'm back in the saddle again.  I had intended to start writing again a couple of weeks ago, but the longer I waited the more difficult it seemed to start writing again.  Actually, I don't think I was quite ready yet.  I had wanted to start again on the one year anniversary of this blog, but I just wasn't ready.

On the gaming front, I've actually acquired more gaming books this year than the previous ten years!  I've re-acquired most of my Rolemaster books that I had sold a few years back.  Recently I found a copy of the D&D Hollow World  DM's Sourcebook at a local thrift store.  It was only 49 cents, so even if I only use a map or two for my "patchwork quilt" fantasy sandbox campaign, it was a worthwhile purchase.  I haven't researched it yet, but I'm sure it was part of a boxed set.  I also recently purchased Dungeonland ( EX1 ) AD&D Fantasy Adventure Module, by E. Gary Gygax, and wasn't that impressed by it.  Thankfully it was only $2.75.  The cover is well worn, but the inside is in good shape.  Maybe I'll put it up for trade on the Scavenger's Depot.

I recently met Badmike, one of the organizers of the North Texas RPG, Convention at Half Price Books, and OSR blogger, ( "A Troll Ate My Homework" ).  It was  kind of a fluke.  I was wandering around browsing for books, and he was talking to the clerk.  He had a NTRPG con flyer in his hand, and I overheard him introduce himself to the clerk.  I have corresponded a bit with Mike via email, and I waited for a pause and introduced myself.  We chatted for a bit, and he asked if I was going to attend NTRPG Con.  I told him I was going to try.  If you live in the North Texas area, or even if you don't, check out their website.  There's a banner on my sidebar that links to NTRPG Con website.  Plenty of great OSR personalities are going to be there running games, and giving workshops, panels, etc.

It's funny how I gained a few followers during my hiatus.  I've noticed other bloggers mention the same thing.  Kind of strange, or maybe not.  I often start following blogs that have been inactive for a while on the off chance the blogger starts writing again.  I don't think I lost any followers, but I wasn't really keeping track.  I'm over 50 followers so I'm happy with that. 
During the last two and a half months I haven't followed the gaming blogosphere as closely as I normally do, and I wonder what I've missed.  I know there was some kind of A to Z blogging challenge for the month of April.  I also know that I missed submitting something for the one-page dungeon contest.  I guess there's always next year...

I wanted to thank everyone who commented and sent me emails for their kind words, and support.  The loss of my sister hit me hard, and I'm still dealing with it.  I know she would want me to be happy, and so I must get on with my life.  Of course I'll never forget her, and she's always in my heart.