Friends, this is it. We've had some fun on Zeta this year, haven't we? We built off-brand lego, learned how to take care of our pet gazebo, and had progressively abridged story time about the Littlest Variable. It's been a heck of a ride, thank you for joining us!
We may not have been part of Christmas at Dawn Guard, but we did still get gifts! Thank you, Jacob!!
We're in the build home stretch!
Is it an Australian Kids Show? Is it a Fall Out: New Vegas Quest? One thing we do know, it's This or That!!
One more Zeta concert for the last shift! Here are a few highlights:
We completed our... Lemon Potato!!
We are become Beej, the destroyer of worlds
Alright, that is a wrap on Zeta! We love you all! We're rolling into Dawn Guard, and then... OMEGA... We're all going to get some rest, we'll see you next year, and, on behalf of Zeta shift, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!
Our very last silent auctions of the 2022 run just started up! Haven't snagged one of our previous silent auctions? This is your very last chance! They are running until 10am PST, so don't miss your very last chance to win!
First, a set of Animal Crossing Frog-Themed Plant Stands, donated by SymphonicLolita!
They make the perfect place to display your small houseplants or herbs - the cool kids are into frogs these days, hm? Or for those of you who should never be trusted with the care of a houseplant, they can be used to display trinkets, store writing utensils, or for you to coax your small pet to sit on so you can take a photo your 5 loyal social media followers will absolutely love. (...love!) All this could be yours for a modest donation of Bells, but do bid responsibly! (...responsibly!)
Measures: Froggy Chair seat 9.1cm height, 11cm x 17.3cm widest point; full HxW 22.3cm x 20.5cm. Lily-Pad Table 12.3cm height, 17.3cm diameter. Mush Log 14.8cm height, 15.2cm diameter, 23.5cm widest point.
Current high bid is $512
Second, a Desert Bus Dice Vault, donated by crafter sevenishmagpies!
This bus-shaped container can hold a bit over 3 sets of regular 7 piece RPG dice. The middle compartment can also be used as a rolling tray. The dice are secured with four pairs of pretty powerful magnets. The box itself is sanded smooth by the weather of the desert (and high grit sandpaper), but it is not sealed so please, no drinks or food on this bus.
Current high bid is $690
As we hurtle quickly towards the end of Desert Bus 2022, we are hurtling even quicker towards the end of these silent auctions! They close at 2am PST, so don't miss out! Bid today!
Up first, a Double-Knit Lace Shawl, donated by 3geek14!
This double-knit, lace shawl has a little over a 5 foot wingspan and weighs 440g (just under a pound). The yarn is 40% merino wool, 40% mulberry silk, and 20% bamboo viscose. As a double-knit item, it has two layers of fabric which link at the colour transitions, and it's reversible to suit your preference. The air trapped between the layers will help keep you warm in this very cozy shawl. In total, this shawl took me 152 hours and 23 minutes to knit.
Current high bid is $2250
Next up, a Star Trek quilt, donated by crafter Quilting Bee!
A queen sized all cotton quilt, 75 x 102" (that's 190 x 260cm); top side is dark blue with a silver Star Trek insignia/"A" centered, quilted in navy blue horizonal lines; backing a vari-colored, mostly blue, gas cloud in a navy section of space; bound with thin black border. Because who doesn't want to sleep under a regulation, standard issue Enterprise quilt??
Current high bid is $2900.42
What's up, sports fans! We're wrapping up an excellent season of Night Watch on #DB2022 here today. And wow, what a season!
We got hyped.
We persevered through strange and trying circumstances.
We played with fire.
We honed our skills.
We celebrated the Most Okay Ben.
But most importantly, we played as a team and hit the $900k mark.
As our last act of the season, let's play the highlight reel of key performances and favorite recurring bits from Night Watch on #DB2022!
Graham's Bus Shirts
Graham ventured bravely into the depths of the internet with a simple wish: to find t-shirts with a bus theme. He had no idea how deep this rabbit hole would go.
Fiddle o'Clock with Max!
Max is a remarkable shark, with fists! They wound down the shift each night with fiddle performances. We rate their fiddling 10/10, would let Rome burn again.
[Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4] [Day 5] [Day 6] [Day 7]
The Night Watch Chorus
We have many beautiful voices on Night Watch, and they graced us with their performances throughout the week.
Julie: [Song 1] [Song 2] [Song 3]
Ben
Joe
7:18 Scream
Nothing lightens the spirit like a primal scream! We do ours at 7:18! AHHHHH!
[Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 3] [Day 4] [Day 5] [Day 6] [Bonus: 718K Scream] [Day 7 - How about random silence instead?]
Andrew's Fashion
Graham wasn't the only Night Watch member making it fashion. Andrew dazzled the chat with his sparkly accessories and impeccable shirts.
[Shiny Shoes] [Fingernail Art: DB Shifts] [Phinal Photoshop 7] [Mr. Simple and Clean] [Drake Evangelion] [BONUS: Ian's Tie]
Night Watch Shift Summaries
With 42 hours of content, it's understandable that you might have missed some of the action. Fortunately, this revolution has been televised.
[Day 1: uWublic Broadcasting Channel]
[Day 2: The Learmning Channel]
[Day 3: TeenV - TV for Teens]
[Day 4: Entertainment & Antertainment]
[Day 5: Wii Shop Wednesday]
[Day 6: Science?!]
[Day 7: Ballz Sports - that's this post! Scroll up!]
Remember, for the latest updates, stay tuned to desertbus.org. You can also catch up on the latest #DB2022 happenings around the web...
- Visit YouTube for the latest video highlights from the Video Strike Team (VST).
- Check out photos from this year at photos.desertbus.org.
- Be our friend on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- And, of course, the live stream is always available at desertbus.org and twitch.tv/desertbus.
You know what you like, and you like what you know! So let's get a (D&D) party started - and with this set of D&D Cartoon Crossovers that bring together your favorites from Magic: The Gathering and Rick and Morty, you will always party hard! It includes Magic cards with art inspired by the classic 80s D&D cartoon, along with an adventure and everything you need to play it.
Donate $9.83 or multiples thereof by 11:30pm PT if you want to party hard (party hard)!
Thousands of people are watching Desert Bus for Hope right now, but only one of them will get to take home this Turned Wood TTRPG Set. Will it be yew?
If you're pining to ply your TTRPG skills in a way that reminds you of Desert Bus, you'll want to palm these shift-themed beauties to spruce up your next game. Don't hem and hawthorn about it or you'll leave your chance on the boards.
Donate $5.99 or multiples thereof by 9pm PT fir a chance to log another victory for yourself!
Are you playing the new Pokémon games that released yesterday? Because even if you are, you'll want to step out of Paldea to catch this live auction (7pm PT)!
Nothing beats a stroll through the Vermilion forest on a day when the sun is shining and the Pokémon are out enjoying friendship and fresh air. The framed, 3D Needle Felted Pokémon Wall Art shows a set of Generation 1 cuties that have come out to watch Snorlax munch through vines and they have never FELT happier. Get it? You could, if you want to join the live auction going on RIGHT NOW on Night Watch!
To bid on this item, you'll need a Desert Bus for Hope donor account that is connected to your Twitch account. Once you have that, join us in Twitch chat to cast your bid on this gorgeous piece of art!
UPDATE (7:12pm PT): Wiggle... wiggle... Gotcha! Needle Felted Pokémon Wall Art was caught! Congratulations to jigokuro for winning this beauty at a very very verified $9,188.50
Once upon a time, six friends set off on the journey of a lifetime: to take three cheap old cars and drive them across Canada until either they or the cars broke down. Hijinks ensued, memories were made. Now, their quest comes to life in a new form through this Road Quest Light Box.
Take the wheel and donate $6.10 or multiples thereof before 7:30pm PT for a chance to bring this home!
Make way! Make way for the silent auctions! We've got two silent auctions here, and they need to find a new home by 2am PT this very night. Could that new home be yours? Perhaps! The time to bid is now!
Star Trek Quilt
To boldly nap where no one has napped before: that is the mission of this quilt. Its top side displays the Star Trek insignia and its underside has a smattering of stars no doubt filled with alien civilizations you can befriend while dreaming.
Current Bid: $1,750.00
Double-Knit Lace Shawl
Wrap yourself up a shawl so cozy and beautiful that you'll want to wear it all winter. And then when winter's over, you'll want to migrate to the opposite hemisphere to reverse the seasons and wear this shawl some more. Like you, the shawl is reversible and looks good anywhere on the planet.
Current Bid: $1,206.49
🎵 ...round and round, round and round. The copilot on the bus goes round and round, all through the daaaaaaaaay. 🎵
It's day 6/7 of Desert Bus. Yep. We're just chilling at this point. Here's some more chill things you missed during today's (final) Alpha Flight...
We conclude D+B 2022 and answer questions in DM's Corner.
We talk about mental health and disability awareness.
Per request from chat, here's a brief list of books related to ADHD Jacob mentioned on-air:
- ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood
- The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps
Cameron gives a talk on Warhammer 40k.
Emily reveals the completed Desert Bus sweater! And joins the Kindness War.
Brett brings us our last Beer-o-Clock beverage.
And finally... the conclusion to (this year's) Kindness War...
Remember, for the latest updates, stay tuned to desertbus.org. You can also catch up on the latest #DB2022 happenings around the web...
- Visit YouTube for the latest video highlights from the Video Strike Team (VST).
- Check out photos from this year at photos.desertbus.org.
- Be our friend on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- And, of course, the live stream is always available at desertbus.org and twitch.tv/desertbus.