December 2002

Tuesday, December 31, 2002     The End of the Year

Yep... we all knew it would come sooner or later. The end of the year has arrived. Today is the last day of the year, and a good time to think back on your life. Have you gotten those New Year's resolutions resolved? Yeah, those. If not, why not make them your goals for 2003?

Since it is New Year's, be sure to head on over to Oneplace and listen to "New Year's Eve Live!". It fits the occasion nicely if I do say so myself.

It's the end of the year and I managed to get two more reviews written yesterday... I'm on a ball!

 

Monday, December 30, 2002     Reviews

Well, I managed to finally get a review written over the past week. It's been quite a while since I've kept up with the Reviews section, and now I reviewed Twisting Pathway. I'll release the review on January 11th.

Speaking of reviews, I hope to review the rest of the episodes that I never got around to doing back when the Novacom saga was still the trend. I'll try to have all those ready by January 11th, but you all know how I am when it comes to reviews... I hate writing them. Actually I do enjoy writing them when I actually do write them, but it's a major dread in my mind. Just take a look at some reviews of the last season and the season before if you want to see some of my interesting thoughts... I got a little carried away on some of them. As usual I plan on reviewing the episodes of the new season the week they come out so that I don't have a mindful of dread like I do now.

 

Tuesday, December 24, 2002     What Do I Look Like Now?

I'm sure you all will be pleased to find out that I've gone ahead and updated the About the Webmaster section. That means that you don't have to stare at a two year-old image that doesn't resemble me at all anymore!

Of course this means that you'll know exactly what I look like as of September 2002, and maybe that's a bad thing. :) For me at least. There are now three updated images of me: all from 2000, 2001, and 2002. So if you've been wondering what I currently look like, you may want to head over and stare at my boring face. I guess you could just call it my one-day-early Christmas present to all the fans!

Considering it is Christmas Eve, I must say Merry Christmas! All through the day tomorrow, don't forget about the true reason for Christmas: Jesus. "Born to die," as Jared Walczak's Conservative Journal web site puts it, and that really explains why Jesus came to this earth. Considering that, Jesus definitely deserves a holiday for His birthday! Merry Christmas everyone!

 

Monday, December 23, 2002     Town Hall Interaction

If you're like me, then you definitely like to interact with other AIO fans. That is why Xhan, the Town Hall board leader, has provided an updated and nicer system of interacting with other fans. You can send private messages, start topics, and talk crazily about "duckies" (don't ask me why). This new board has a more personalized view for each member's liking. You can customize your message board to look how you want it. Unlike the now-closed Mole Boards, the Town Hall has a big variety of color schemes that you may use for your personalization. The picture above is called the "Classic" style. I use this because it has a nice design, and also it somewhat resembles the old Mole Boards. If you aren't pleased with the Town Hall's default design then you can choose one of your own. To change your board style, just go to your profile and choose one under "Board Style." I'm sure you will be pleased with the vast variety of choices. Or if you like the current style, why change it? The Town Hall is a nice hangout to debate, chat, and even argue, so head on over to the Town Hall and sign up today.

 

Saturday, December 21, 2002     A Bundle of Behind-the-Scenes Goodies

The Official Site has released some behind-the-scenes information that you may be interested in reading. If you've been wondering about what will happen in the next season, the summary is as follows:

Odyssey residents are dealing with the aftermath of the Novacom conspiracy in many ways. Connie and Mitch are trying to get back to their normal life, but Mitch is faced with new opportunities and new hardships. Whit is trying to figure out what to do with Whit's End Connellsville and working on a secret project. Aubrey's newfound Christianity is put to some real tests. How will it all turn out?

Well I don't know about you, but I'm excited to find out what's going to happen! What is this secret project of Mr. Whittaker's?!

Also you may be interested to know that Focus on the Family has come up with a title for album #39 which will be released in the future. "Friends, Family, and Countrymen" sounds like an odd title, but that's what they currently plan on calling it. This title may change before the release date though.

And now, it's time for our last goody. Remember Happy Smilers? Well if you were one of the few (maybe I'm wrong) who enjoyed the S.M.I.L.E. Theme Song, then you're in luck. I've gotten access to the actual lyrics to the song:

Happy, happy, happy.
We are all so happy.
We will all stay happy all the day, hey, hey, hey!
Happy, happy, happy.
Why are we so happy?
We're happy to be happy so we say!
H-A-P-P-Y! H-A-P-P-Y!
Happy happy happy happy YAY!!

Now that just makes me feel so happy... don't you feel happy too? Also of note today (wow, there's a lot), I finally got around to updating the sidebar on this page. Be sure to check it out.

 

Friday, December 20, 2002     AIO Artwork

If you didn't notice above, then look to your right because the Odyssey Scoop now has a part-time artist! You may have seen some of the artwork which was posted at the Town Hall message board over the past few days, a local hangout for AIO fans. The new season of AIO is officially scheduled for January 11, 2003, and the Scoop will have a special treat for you. On the day of the new season opener, you'll have the opportunity to see some very creative artwork by the Scoop's new artist, "Camacho." I can't draw, so fortunately Camacho can. From time to time you may be surprised at what you may find over in this new mini-section. It will be updated frequently, and you'll have the opportunity to suggest a piece of artwork to be published!

Well now that you're excited for all the cool artwork coming up, I guess I'll just leave you with this... it's gonna be pretty cool. Don't miss it!

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2002     Season Sneak Peek

The HQ has posted the first four titles of the new season! Here's the listing of what will be heard:

Between You and Me - January 11, 2003

Aubrey's Bathrobe - January 18, 2003

The Toy Man - January 25, 2003

For Trying Out Loud -February 1, 2003

Just to note... you may want to check out the sneak peek summaries at the Soda Fountain fan site. However, believe what you want because the summaries that appear on the site are just a little questionable. You'll see after reading them.

 

On another note, I've finally added a new poll, which you absolutely need to vote in above!

 

Thursday, December 12, 2002     Chit Chat... Was It?

Back in the day... well actually that would be Saturday, there was another AIO HQ chat with yet another AIO writer. This time Torry Martin, the creator of Wooton Bassett, showed up to answer people's questions. What did the ask? Well find out later this week because a transcript of the chat will be available at the HQ for all to read. I wasn't able to show up at the chat but I'm sure I'll find out what happened soon.

 

Monday, December 9, 2002     I Hate Monday

I hate Monday. I think a lot of us do. It's just who we are. I was so bored today that I decided to listen to "A Member of the Family" which aired the other day for a second time in AIO history. You should like, go listen to it. It's somewhere over there at Oneplace I think. ;) Of course I knew that... I listen to broadcasts there quite frequently!

Other than that news, you could make your Monday more interesting by visiting my church's brand-new website. We released it to my church about a week ago (December 1). If you want, you can even listen to my pastor's preaching! He's a real character! Visit http://www.fbfchurch.org. I'm so glad I was able to get the website finished in time for December!

 

Saturday, December 7, 2002     Forum Awards 3

Are you still waiting for the Forum Awards 3? Well we may have to wait just a little longer. Jared Walczak, the writer and picky person, has begun grading all your entrees. This is an intense process by which Jared has a lot of writing to do. Please be patient with Jared (I indeed had to tell myself this as well, for I am as excited to read the critique as anyone). So Jared... hurry up!

 

Sunday, December 1, 2002     Less Stress

Well, today makes the official launch of my church's web site. You can view that here and listen to sermons as well. If you have noticed that there hasn't been any new stuff at the Scoop, that's why. For the past three months or so I have been working on the site which was finally released today! Now maybe things can get back to normal around here.

As for Jared and his Forum Awards project, I really don't know his whereabouts on the matter. Sorry for the extra long delay. As you noticed, I archived all of November's updates. Like the new season logo above? I know you do... ;)

 

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