Canadian Rules Uno

Two nights ago, I was telling a few friends of mine about an exciting new Uno rules variation invented in El Potrero Chico.  It takes the typically geriatric game of Uno and spices it up a bit, enticing players to be loud, combative, and generally involved at all moments of the game.  I wanted to get it all down before I forget.

Canadian Rules Uno:

• Each of these additional rules are in existence with the games original rules.
• Players must call out “six” or “nine” if playing a 6 or 9.  Failure to do so results in drawing two cards.
• If a player calls out any other number but 6 or 9, player must draw two cards.
• Players may play a card at anytime (i.e. out of turn) if that card matches the deck card in number/type and color.
• However, a player can only place one card with one deliberate arm movement at a time (i.e. can’t place more than one card with one arm movement).
• If a player mistakenly places an incorrect card, player must draw two cards.
• “Draw two” cards may be stacked on top of one another when applicable, adding two with each additional card placed.  (i.e. if two draw two cards are on top of one another, penalized player draws four cards.)
• Same rule applies with draw four cards.
• Game is best played with six or more players, and a double deck of cards.

Alright, now that those are off my chest…  Things have been pretty good the last few days.  My parents drove up here over the weekend for an incredibly short and poorly timed visit, but it was nice seeing them despite my lack of time.  Work has been keeping me too occupied.  On Saturday I visited with some friends of mine I haven’t seen in a while, bouncing around to a couple of Christmas parties in South Austin.  It was quite cold outside that night, making each departure and arrival at warm surroundings even more welcoming.

I read somewhere that today’s a Monday, but it’s been a while now since I’ve payed any attention to the date.  I’m excited about the 24th and 25th, but only because I get to go climbing.  All day, for two days straight.  I’m even more excited about New Years, because I get to start 2010 off on the right foot, camping and climbing with Caro.

And that’s really it.  It’s sunny and happy outside, but I’m lacking anticipation for any moment beyond this one.  I need another vacation.