How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More! » Geeky Places http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:57:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©Susie the Southern Geek howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com (Susie the Southern Geek) howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com(Susie the Southern Geek) Family and Hobbies 1440 Kids, family, Parenting, games, hobbies, humor, science fiction Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Not just for parents, HTGYG is for any Geek who really wants to enjoy sharing your favorite geeky pastimes with younger friends or family members. We will discuss games, tv shows, news, and cultural issues, as well as try to have a lot of fun! Come join us! Susie the Southern Geek Susie the Southern Geek howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com No clean http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/images/HTGYG144x144.jpg How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net 144 144 HTGYG Show #112: Dragon*Con: Parsecs, Stars and Goofiness http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/09/15/htgyg-show-112-dragoncon-parsecs-stars-and-goofiness/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/09/15/htgyg-show-112-dragoncon-parsecs-stars-and-goofiness/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:14:35 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=287 Photobucket

Bob & Carl, Scifi Janitors

This episode, I talk about our experience at this year’s Dragon*Con. We enjoyed seeing the stars of Eureka, Warehouse 13 and Sanctuary, and heard about Amanda Tapping’s charity Sanctuary4Kids. We saw Bob & Carl, the SciFi Janitors in person, and Amanda became a big fan, and an official Janiteer. We had a wonderful Parsec ceremony – you can find the winners here! Amanda got to be the trophy girl, and showed that she can be funny too, by hamming it up a little as she presents awards. She later stole Phil Plait’s pretzels at the live AstronomyCast recording, causing him to look at me questioningly regarding her paternity! (I promise, John is her dad!) And I helped out with the live comedy4cast show, by doing a skit with Clinton. We had a great time this year, and really enjoyed seeing friends like Gary and Lizzie and making new ones!

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Hi Gary and Lizzie!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Technorama and Tuning in to SciFi TV

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/09/15/htgyg-show-112-dragoncon-parsecs-stars-and-goofiness/feed/ 0 22:44 Bob #38; Carl, Scifi Janitors This episode, I talk about our experience at this year's Dragon*Con. We enjoyed seeing the stars of Eureka, Warehouse 13 and ... Bob #38; Carl, Scifi Janitors This episode, I talk about our experience at this year's Dragon*Con. We enjoyed seeing the stars of Eureka, Warehouse 13 and Sanctuary, and heard about Amanda Tapping's charity Sanctuary4Kids. We saw Bob #38; Carl, the SciFi Janitors in person, and Amanda became a big fan, and an official Janiteer. We had a wonderful Parsec ceremony - you can find the winners here! Amanda got to be the trophy girl, and showed that she can be funny too, by hamming it up a little as she presents awards. She later stole Phil Plait's pretzels at the live AstronomyCast recording, causing him to look at me questioningly regarding her paternity! (I promise, John is her dad!) And I helped out with the live comedy4cast show, by doing a skit with Clinton. We had a great time this year, and really enjoyed seeing friends like Gary and Lizzie and making new ones! Hi Gary and Lizzie! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Tuning in to SciFi TV Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek no No HTGYG Show #109: Colorado Vacation Pt. 2: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/08/06/htgyg-show-109-colorado-vacation-pt-2-estes-park-and-rocky-mountain-national-park/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/08/06/htgyg-show-109-colorado-vacation-pt-2-estes-park-and-rocky-mountain-national-park/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:13:31 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=282 Photobucket
This time, I discuss our visit to Estes Park, Colorado, and our trips into the Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the wonders of the U.S.! We enjoyed seeing the Rooftop Rodeo, where an afternoon thunderstorm gave us a true Double Rainbow (see the second faint one to the left of the first, over the top of that mountain), as well as enjoying the splendor of the mountains. The kids even got to play in snow in July!
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Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promo: Technorama and Podculture

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/08/06/htgyg-show-109-colorado-vacation-pt-2-estes-park-and-rocky-mountain-national-park/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This time, I discuss our visit to Estes Park, Colorado, and our trips into the Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the wonders of the ... This time, I discuss our visit to Estes Park, Colorado, and our trips into the Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the wonders of the U.S.! We enjoyed seeing the Rooftop Rodeo, where an afternoon thunderstorm gave us a true Double Rainbow (see the second faint one to the left of the first, over the top of that mountain), as well as enjoying the splendor of the mountains. The kids even got to play in snow in July! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Podculture Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #108: Denver Vacation – Museums and Zoo! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/07/29/htgyg-show-108-denver-vacation-museums-and-zoo/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/07/29/htgyg-show-108-denver-vacation-museums-and-zoo/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:21:07 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=281 Photobucket

Amanda and Kevin at the Denver Zoo!

This episode, we come back with a whirlwind tour of our vacation adventures. We saw the fantastic Real Pirates exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, enjoyed the tour of the Hammond’s Candy Factory, visited the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, missed the tour of the Denver Mint, but had an adventure with a wild animal on the loose at the Denver Zoo!  (And yes, now I realize that the other mint is in Philadelphia, not D.C.!)

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Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Adventures in SciFi Publishing and Tuning in to SciFi TV

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/07/29/htgyg-show-108-denver-vacation-museums-and-zoo/feed/ 0 31:13 Amanda and Kevin at the Denver Zoo! This episode, we come back with a whirlwind tour of our vacation adventures. We saw the fantastic Real Pirates ... Amanda and Kevin at the Denver Zoo! This episode, we come back with a whirlwind tour of our vacation adventures. We saw the fantastic Real Pirates exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, enjoyed the tour of the Hammond's Candy Factory, visited the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, missed the tour of the Denver Mint, but had an adventure with a wild animal on the loose at the Denver Zoo!nbsp; (And yes, now I realize that the other mint is in Philadelphia, not D.C.!) The cassowary, allegedly the "world's most dangerous bird." Pic credit Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Adventures in SciFi Publishing and Tuning in to SciFi TV Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #105: Disney, Dogs and Dorkness – Voicemails! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/06/16/htgyg-show-105-disney-dogs-and-dorkness-voicemails/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/06/16/htgyg-show-105-disney-dogs-and-dorkness-voicemails/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:33:21 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=277 Finally we’re back with a functional, if now fantastic, microphone setup, and we’re ready to listen to some great emails from Gary about our trip to Orlando and Disney World, our new dog, and how Gary found HTGYG! Thanks for the love!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Technorama and Podculture

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/06/16/htgyg-show-105-disney-dogs-and-dorkness-voicemails/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Finally we're back with a functional, if now fantastic, microphone setup, and we're ready to listen to some great emails from Gary about our trip ... Finally we're back with a functional, if now fantastic, microphone setup, and we're ready to listen to some great emails from Gary about our trip to Orlando and Disney World, our new dog, and how Gary found HTGYG! Thanks for the love! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Podculture Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #100: Congratulations, Vacations, Genetic Guilt and Voicemails! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/20/htgyg-show-100-congratulations-vacations-genetic-guilt-and-voicemails/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/20/htgyg-show-100-congratulations-vacations-genetic-guilt-and-voicemails/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:11:10 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=272 Hey everyone! This episode, we have some great voicemails and emails, celebrating our 100th episode, as well as voicemails from Gary and RapidEye about family vacations, genetic guilt, comic books on e-readers, and cooking with kids! Thanks to Kevin Bachelder from Tuning in to SciFi TV, The Signal, and many other podcasts, and to Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Steppe from Technorama for sending in their good wishes!

Also, happy birthday to Amanda this week! My girl is getting so grown up!

And don’t forget to go over to the Parsec Awards site and nominate your favorite speculative fiction podcasts!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Technorama and Tuning In to SciFi TV

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/20/htgyg-show-100-congratulations-vacations-genetic-guilt-and-voicemails/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Hey everyone! This episode, we have some great voicemails and emails, celebrating our 100th episode, as well as voicemails from Gary and RapidEye about family ... Hey everyone! This episode, we have some great voicemails and emails, celebrating our 100th episode, as well as voicemails from Gary and RapidEye about family vacations, genetic guilt, comic books on e-readers, and cooking with kids! Thanks to Kevin Bachelder from Tuning in to SciFi TV, The Signal, and many other podcasts, and to Chuck Tomasi and Kreg Steppe from Technorama for sending in their good wishes! Also, happy birthday to Amanda this week! My girl is getting so grown up! And don't forget to go over to the Parsec Awards site and nominate your favorite speculative fiction podcasts! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Tuning In to SciFi TV Cheap,Activities,,Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #99: Jimi & Isaac and Places to See! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/01/htgyg-show-99-jimi-isaac-and-places-to-see/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/01/htgyg-show-99-jimi-isaac-and-places-to-see/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:04:53 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=270 This episode, I have some great books for you to get for your kids – the Jimi &Isaac series by Phil Rink. These books, Jimi &Isaac 3a: The Mars Mission and Jimi & Isaac 4a: Solar Powered are fun, interesting stories with well-written characters, and have a good amount of science info in them as well!

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I also present the places on this CNN Travel list 15  American places your kids should see by age 15. Le me know if you’ve been to any of these places and what you think of this list!

And we are planning to celebrate our 100th episode next time, and want you all to call, email or send us a message, telling us what you like about the show, where you found us, or what you’d love to hear. We want to make a clip show featuring all of these messages, so please send us something soon!

A big shout out to our friends at Technorama, Chuck and Kreg! They’ve hit their #300 show, and we want to help them celebrate this milestone. Go check them out!

And, dear listeners, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis that hit Japan have caused great damage and loss of life.  Here’s a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text “redcross” to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Dragon Page with Class and the Safe Haven Podcast

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/04/01/htgyg-show-99-jimi-isaac-and-places-to-see/feed/ 1 00:01:01 This episode, I have some great books for you to get for your kids - the Jimi #38;Isaac series by Phil Rink. These books, Jimi ... This episode, I have some great books for you to get for your kids - the Jimi #38;Isaac series by Phil Rink. These books, Jimi #38;Isaac 3a: The Mars Mission and Jimi #38; Isaac 4a: Solar Powered are fun, interesting stories with well-written characters, and have a good amount of science info in them as well! I also present the places on this CNN Travel list 15nbsp; American places your kids should see by age 15. Le me know if you've been to any of these places and what you think of this list! And we are planning to celebrate our 100th episode next time, and want you all to call, email or send us a message, telling us what you like about the show, where you found us, or what you'd love to hear. We want to make a clip show featuring all of these messages, so please send us something soon! A big shout out to our friends at Technorama, Chuck and Kreg! They've hit their #300 show, and we want to help them celebrate this milestone. Go check them out! And, dear listeners, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis that hit Japan have caused great damage and loss of life.nbsp; Here's a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Dragon Page with Class and the Safe Haven Podcast Book,Reviews,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #98: Vacation Part 3: Universal’s Harry Potter and SeaWorld http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/22/htgyg-show-98-vacation-part-3-universals-harry-potter-and-seaworld/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/22/htgyg-show-98-vacation-part-3-universals-harry-potter-and-seaworld/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:03:37 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=269 In this final episode of our family vacation trip to Orlando, I present our trips to Universal Islands of Adventure, specifically the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and oldie but still goodie SeaWorld!
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Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle were truly memorable, the butterbeer was delicious, and the chocolate frogs were ENORMOUS!
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SeaWorld was a wonderful way to visit some truly amazing animals, and a great way to end our vacation on some memorable experiences, like feeding and petting dolphins!
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A big shout out to our friends at Technorama, Chuck and Kreg! They’ve hit their #300 show, and we want to help them celebrate this milestone. Go check them out!

And, dear listeners, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis that hit Japan have caused great damage and loss of life.  Here’s a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text “redcross” to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Tuning In To SciFi TV and Technorama

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/22/htgyg-show-98-vacation-part-3-universals-harry-potter-and-seaworld/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In this final episode of our family vacation trip to Orlando, I present our trips to Universal Islands of Adventure, specifically the Wizarding World of ... In this final episode of our family vacation trip to Orlando, I present our trips to Universal Islands of Adventure, specifically the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and oldie but still goodie SeaWorld! Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle were truly memorable, the butterbeer was delicious, and the chocolate frogs were ENORMOUS! SeaWorld was a wonderful way to visit some truly amazing animals, and a great way to end our vacation on some memorable experiences, like feeding and petting dolphins! A big shout out to our friends at Technorama, Chuck and Kreg! They've hit their #300 show, and we want to help them celebrate this milestone. Go check them out! And, dear listeners, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis that hit Japan have caused great damage and loss of life.nbsp; Here's a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Tuning In To SciFi TV and Technorama Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #97: Vacation Part 2: Walt Disney World Parks http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/11/htgyg-show-97-vacation-part-2-walt-disney-world-parks/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/11/htgyg-show-97-vacation-part-2-walt-disney-world-parks/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:54:55 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=268 Photobucket

In this episode, I am joined by my son Kevin as we go over our favorite things that we did as we visited Epcot Center, Disney Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando. There’s no way to do all of the rides and attractions, any more than we can cover these parks adequately on a single podcast, so we followed the rule – Do what you most want to! Here’s our descriptions of our must-see attractions and high points!

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Today, as we record, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis have hit Japan. Our hearts go out to our friends there, and we hope everyone is safe. Here’s a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text “redcross” to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Tuning In To SciFi TV and Dragon Page Cover to Cover

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/11/htgyg-show-97-vacation-part-2-walt-disney-world-parks/feed/ 0 48:06 In this episode, I am joined by my son Kevin as we go over our favorite things that we did as we visited Epcot Center, ... In this episode, I am joined by my son Kevin as we go over our favorite things that we did as we visited Epcot Center, Disney Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando. There's no way to do all of the rides and attractions, any more than we can cover these parks adequately on a single podcast, so we followed the rule - Do what you most want to! Here's our descriptions of our must-see attractions and high points! Today, as we record, the huge earthquakes and tsunamis have hit Japan. Our hearts go out to our friends there, and we hope everyone is safe. Here's a way you can help. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts donations via text message. Text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Tuning In To SciFi TV and Dragon Page Cover to Cover Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #96: Vacation Part 1: Kennedy Space Center http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/04/htgyg-show-96-vacation-part-1-kennedy-space-center/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/04/htgyg-show-96-vacation-part-1-kennedy-space-center/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:45:20 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=267 Photobucket

This episode, I totally geek out over the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL, in the first part of my coverage of our family vacation to Orlando last week. In addition to describing the center and its attractions, I try to provide some good advice about taking geeky family vacations – packing, saving money, and finding some educational opportunities while having a great time with the family!

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Info about Kennedy Space Center can be found here – I heartily recommend going this summer if you can, before we stop the shuttle program!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: The Babylon Podcast and Technorama

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/03/04/htgyg-show-96-vacation-part-1-kennedy-space-center/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This episode, I totally geek out over the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL, in the first part of my coverage of our family vacation ... This episode, I totally geek out over the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL, in the first part of my coverage of our family vacation to Orlando last week. In addition to describing the center and its attractions, I try to provide some good advice about taking geeky family vacations - packing, saving money, and finding some educational opportunities while having a great time with the family! Info about Kennedy Space Center can be found here - I heartily recommend going this summer if you can, before we stop the shuttle program! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: The Babylon Podcast and Technorama Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #82: The Dragon*Con Summary and Wrap-Up! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/09/17/htgyg-show-82-the-dragoncon-summary-and-wrap-up/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/09/17/htgyg-show-82-the-dragoncon-summary-and-wrap-up/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:19:58 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=246 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days!

In this episode, I detail our adventures at Dragon*Con – where I helped out with the Parsecs, Amanda got to go for the first time, and we met lots of cool folks. I helped out with the comedy4cast live show with Clinton Alvord, hung out with the guys from Technorama, and visited with my friends from the SeekerCast! It was a great time!

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Amanda and Eddie McClintock, who plays Pete on Warehouse 13!

We’re starting a new podcast for those fans of Eureka and Warehouse 13 on SyFy – the EurekaVerse Podcast! Follow us on Twitter at @EurekaVerse!

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Amanda and Erica Cerra, who plays Deputy Jo Lupo on Eureka!

I urge everyone to visit the Parsec Awards site to see the list of winners and finalists! And check out the amazing Marian Call – she’s got a voice like a sci-fi angel!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  206-337-8533 and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Technorama and the SeekerCast

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/09/17/htgyg-show-82-the-dragoncon-summary-and-wrap-up/feed/ 0 51:55 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, I detail our adventures at Dragon*Con - where I helped out with the Parsecs, Amanda got ... Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, I detail our adventures at Dragon*Con - where I helped out with the Parsecs, Amanda got to go for the first time, and we met lots of cool folks. I helped out with the comedy4cast live show with Clinton Alvord, hung out with the guys from Technorama, and visited with my friends from the SeekerCast! It was a great time! Amanda and Eddie McClintock, who plays Pete on Warehouse 13! We're starting a new podcast for those fans of Eureka and Warehouse 13 on SyFy - the EurekaVerse Podcast! Follow us on Twitter at @EurekaVerse! Amanda and Erica Cerra, who plays Deputy Jo Lupo on Eureka! I urge everyone to visit the Parsec Awards site to see the list of winners and finalists! And check out the amazing Marian Call - she's got a voice like a sci-fi angel! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number atnbsp; 206-337-8533 and leave your thoughts.nbsp; And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and the SeekerCast Geeky,Places,,Shows,,Special,Topics Susie the Southern Geek clean No Science Rules! Neil Tyson and Bill Nye! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/05/science-rules-neil-tyson-and-bill-nye/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/05/science-rules-neil-tyson-and-bill-nye/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 03:50:30 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=215 Photobucket

Cool pic from Neil Tyson’s twitter @neiltyson

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/05/science-rules-neil-tyson-and-bill-nye/feed/ 1 HTGYG Show #68: Darcy’s Reviews, Legos, IKEA, Vintage Gaming and new games for the Mac! (Voicemails) http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/02/htgyg-show-68-darcys-reviews-legos-ikea-vintage-gaming-and-new-games-for-the-mac-voicemails/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/02/htgyg-show-68-darcys-reviews-legos-ikea-vintage-gaming-and-new-games-for-the-mac-voicemails/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:48:01 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=208 This week, we had a ton of voicemails that I wanted to let you all listen to! First up, we have Tim, reminding us of Darcy’s wonderful reviews here on the blog! Next, we have a few from Gary, who is catching up listening. He has  great ideas and comments about the IKEA store, ear piercing, and science education in elementary school. He also has some comments and questions about Legos and how kids in general play with them! Don calls in with a great source for hypoallergenic earrings and parts, for us sensitive-skinned folks and crafters (like me!). Then Wyatt calls in about Jonathan Coulton on the Rock Band Network, vintage gaming and collecting,  news about games on the Mac and an XBox Live update.

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promos: The Chronic Rift and The Seeker Cast

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/02/htgyg-show-68-darcys-reviews-legos-ikea-vintage-gaming-and-new-games-for-the-mac-voicemails/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This week, we had a ton of voicemails that I wanted to let you all listen to! First up, we have Tim, reminding us of ... This week, we had a ton of voicemails that I wanted to let you all listen to! First up, we have Tim, reminding us of Darcy's wonderful reviews here on the blog! Next, we have a few from Gary, who is catching up listening. He hasnbsp; great ideas and comments about the IKEA store, ear piercing, and science education in elementary school. He also has some comments and questions about Legos and how kids in general play with them! Don calls in with a great source for hypoallergenic earrings and parts, for us sensitive-skinned folks and crafters (like me!). Then Wyatt calls in about Jonathan Coulton on the Rock Band Network, vintage gaming and collecting,nbsp; news about games on the Mac and an XBox Live update. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promos: The Chronic Rift and The Seeker Cast Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Geeky,Places,,Movie,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show#67: Cheap Vacation Ideas -Small Museums and IKEA?!? http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/03/25/htgyg-show67-cheap-vacation-ideas-small-museums-and-ikea/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/03/25/htgyg-show67-cheap-vacation-ideas-small-museums-and-ikea/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:36:14 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=206 In thinking about educational activities for you and the kids this spring, I present a couple of unusual options. The first, the Tellus Museum, is a small museum with a lot of fun stuff to offer for kids. The second is the IKEA store in Atlanta. Both places were interesting, educational, and best of all – FUN!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promos: Technorama and Slice of SciFi

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/03/25/htgyg-show67-cheap-vacation-ideas-small-museums-and-ikea/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In thinking about educational activities for you and the kids this spring, I present a couple of unusual options. The first, the Tellus Museum, is ... In thinking about educational activities for you and the kids this spring, I present a couple of unusual options. The first, the Tellus Museum, is a small museum with a lot of fun stuff to offer for kids. The second is the IKEA store in Atlanta. Both places were interesting, educational, and best of all - FUN! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promos: Technorama and Slice of SciFi Cheap,Activities,,Geeky,Places,,Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean No Darcy goes to the museum http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/10/14/darcy-goes-to-the-museum/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/10/14/darcy-goes-to-the-museum/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:18:23 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=164 You know,
Say to any kid, “Hey let’s go to the Art Museum.”; and you will probally get a lot of different reactions. “Why?” “AWWW< do we HAVE to??” Ect. Now me, I like anything that’s cool or interesting. So i like to go though Museums……for the most part. (Hey I made it though the bowling Museum, how boring do you think that was?)
So when I came across this, I was like wow; now THAT”S the way to make a museum fun! check it out. Below is a link along with a 3d view of what I am talking about.

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/carstenholler/

That is a several stories tall slide. Right inside a museum in London. GLEEEEE! I would so spend the whole time riding that thing. Can you imagine how fast you’d be going? Sure hope they got something soft at the end to land on. hehe.

Okay hope you like this quick little posting, more coming soon I promise.

See you guys,

Darcy

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/10/14/darcy-goes-to-the-museum/feed/ 0 HTGYG Show #47: “Up” and Away – Movie and Vacation Comments http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/13/htgyg-show-47-up-and-away-movie-and-vacation-comments/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/13/htgyg-show-47-up-and-away-movie-and-vacation-comments/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:46:50 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=154 Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days!

Our family vacation this summer gave me the chance to do some really fun, geeky things with the family. Tim and Darcy report on some of the cool places that they went on their vacation. Check out some pictures here on Darcy’s blog. Also on this episode, I play a movie review of “Up” from Gary, and a comment about my interview with Tracy Hickman.

And don’t forget, our friend Doug is at sea on the JOIDES Resolution expedition, and is blogging and Twittering back his experiences as a science teacher witnessing lots of scientists studying the sea floor. Check out Doug’s blog!

Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We have a show coming up on Aug. 18 all about helium and the Sun!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter!

Promos: What the Cast?, Slice of Scifi and The Babylon Podcast

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/13/htgyg-show-47-up-and-away-movie-and-vacation-comments/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days! Our family vacation this summer gave me the chance to do some really fun, geeky things ... Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days! Our family vacation this summer gave me the chance to do some really fun, geeky things with the family. Tim and Darcy report on some of the cool places that they went on their vacation. Check out some pictures here on Darcy's blog. Also on this episode, I play a movie review of "Up" from Gary, and a comment about my interview with Tracy Hickman. And don't forget, our friend Doug is at sea on the JOIDES Resolution expedition, and is blogging and Twittering back his experiences as a science teacher witnessing lots of scientists studying the sea floor. Check out Doug's blog! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! Don't forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We have a show coming up on Aug. 18 all about helium and the Sun! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter! Promos: What the Cast?, Slice of Scifi and The Babylon Podcast Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Cheap,Activities,,Geeky,Places,,Movie,Reviews,,Shows Susie the Southern Geek no No