Well, hello there everyone! I hope you all had a pleasant and safe Christmas break. We're still on ours, but as promised, I have returned today for the recap of what we've been up to for the past year (or in this year's case, since March). This will not be as detailed as the previous recap blogs, but will merely serve as a reminder of how 2014 played out for us.
Let's begin!
MARCH
The site is launched.
I give a few food-related blogs that aren't "Trying Stuff"-related.
Forbes delivers a handful of Black Sabbath album reviews, while I give a movie review.
The first of Forbes' online stories is added.
APRIL
More Black Sabbath reviews, plus the first of my own album reviews.
n-Somnia continues to prove its worth via NumberOneMusic.com.
Forbes' first story concludes this month.
MAY
The follow-up story by Forbes is released in its entirety throughout the month.
Our current YouTube channel is created as plans to move our video archive from the old one commences.
The long-awaited release of our "Comic Wit" video is announced and the date is revealed, trailer and all.
Another of my short films, "Pilgrim", is made available on the website.
JUNE
Footage from this year's Armageddon Expo is made available.
"Comic Wit" is released at long last.
Hints towards a special n-Somnia-related event are revealed without spoilers.
Blogs about spam via text messaging, and a very important one about escalator safety.
JULY
"Trying Stuff" makes a brief return with 5 episodes filmed in a single day, which would be released gradually over the following 5 months.
n-Somnia finally reveals and takes part in the first radio interview this month. A recording of which is available for streaming online.
Forbes and I started working on the so-called "Gosney Tapes", leading to the creation of several albums of previously unreleased material. The first Gosney single to be released in years at this point was also released.
AUGUST
Forbes becomes more active in his "Weasel Words" blog entries this month.
The next of Forbes' stories, "Angels & Demons - Rebellious Nature" commences.
Gosney's first album since 2009 is released this month.
In 2 separate blogs, Forbes and I remember Robin Williams as we mourn the loss of such greatness.
The first recap blog appears this month.
SEPTEMBER
Forbes continues his blogging, particularly with a politically-themed series.
Gosney releases its next single.
The "Angels & Demons" story concludes.
For the first time anywhere, the "Expressions Talent Scan 1998" concert video is released via our website.
The Memes page is added.
About halfway into the month, we split our blog posts into 2 separate pages to avoid any confusion amongst new fans.
We both post a blog about the end result of NZ's general election.
Forbes blogs some info on the Gosney project.
OCTOBER
n-Somnia continues to do well on NumberOneMusic.com, while Gosney releases the follow-up single and album.
Forbes introduces us to his next story, "An Unusual Case".
NOVEMBER
After a bit of a delay, the follow-up single from Gosney is released.
n-Somnia's success continues.
Gary releases a video of him trolling some seagulls with his food while inside his car.
"Trying Stuff" concludes for 2014.
DECEMBER
"An Unusual Case" concludes and puts Forbes' stories on hold until 2015.
n-Somnia reveals new material is in the works for a 2015 release.
I typed a lengthy blog about our high school project, Swede, and the intentions I have in giving it a proper conclusion in the coming years.
Our official SDP merchandise store opens.
Forbes posts only 1 blog this month.
We take a break for Christmas/New Year.
Let's begin!
MARCH
The site is launched.
I give a few food-related blogs that aren't "Trying Stuff"-related.
Forbes delivers a handful of Black Sabbath album reviews, while I give a movie review.
The first of Forbes' online stories is added.
APRIL
More Black Sabbath reviews, plus the first of my own album reviews.
n-Somnia continues to prove its worth via NumberOneMusic.com.
Forbes' first story concludes this month.
MAY
The follow-up story by Forbes is released in its entirety throughout the month.
Our current YouTube channel is created as plans to move our video archive from the old one commences.
The long-awaited release of our "Comic Wit" video is announced and the date is revealed, trailer and all.
Another of my short films, "Pilgrim", is made available on the website.
JUNE
Footage from this year's Armageddon Expo is made available.
"Comic Wit" is released at long last.
Hints towards a special n-Somnia-related event are revealed without spoilers.
Blogs about spam via text messaging, and a very important one about escalator safety.
JULY
"Trying Stuff" makes a brief return with 5 episodes filmed in a single day, which would be released gradually over the following 5 months.
n-Somnia finally reveals and takes part in the first radio interview this month. A recording of which is available for streaming online.
Forbes and I started working on the so-called "Gosney Tapes", leading to the creation of several albums of previously unreleased material. The first Gosney single to be released in years at this point was also released.
AUGUST
Forbes becomes more active in his "Weasel Words" blog entries this month.
The next of Forbes' stories, "Angels & Demons - Rebellious Nature" commences.
Gosney's first album since 2009 is released this month.
In 2 separate blogs, Forbes and I remember Robin Williams as we mourn the loss of such greatness.
The first recap blog appears this month.
SEPTEMBER
Forbes continues his blogging, particularly with a politically-themed series.
Gosney releases its next single.
The "Angels & Demons" story concludes.
For the first time anywhere, the "Expressions Talent Scan 1998" concert video is released via our website.
The Memes page is added.
About halfway into the month, we split our blog posts into 2 separate pages to avoid any confusion amongst new fans.
We both post a blog about the end result of NZ's general election.
Forbes blogs some info on the Gosney project.
OCTOBER
n-Somnia continues to do well on NumberOneMusic.com, while Gosney releases the follow-up single and album.
Forbes introduces us to his next story, "An Unusual Case".
NOVEMBER
After a bit of a delay, the follow-up single from Gosney is released.
n-Somnia's success continues.
Gary releases a video of him trolling some seagulls with his food while inside his car.
"Trying Stuff" concludes for 2014.
DECEMBER
"An Unusual Case" concludes and puts Forbes' stories on hold until 2015.
n-Somnia reveals new material is in the works for a 2015 release.
I typed a lengthy blog about our high school project, Swede, and the intentions I have in giving it a proper conclusion in the coming years.
Our official SDP merchandise store opens.
Forbes posts only 1 blog this month.
We take a break for Christmas/New Year.
So, there you have it! We didn't do too badly for about 10 months of the website's existence. Here's to the remainder of the site's first year, and to many more!
That's all from both of us this year. Our next posts won't happen until 2015. Have a safe time celebrating, wherever you are and whatever you do. Happy New Year, folks! God bless.
That's all from both of us this year. Our next posts won't happen until 2015. Have a safe time celebrating, wherever you are and whatever you do. Happy New Year, folks! God bless.