Update for the weekend.

So, another week has gone by, and we’re still here. Well, I’m here; Paul has gone to Melbourne for the weekend. But that’s cool, you know, he can go hang out in Melbourne doing “stuff” and drinking his expensive “local beer”. I’ll just stay here and renovate my house.

All fucking weekend.

Did you know that if a plasterboard ceiling has not been properly sealed and undercoated, normal housepaint will not adhere, and will begin cracking and peeling after a short amount of time? Days, literally. The people that used to own this house didn’t seem to know this. But I know now. Oh boy do I ever.

Thanks, previous owners!

Wow, the first week of the all new Ticket To Ride is over. Thanks to everyone that’s been tuning in. I hope the story is making sense as we go forward. Make sure you tune in next Monday as we start to introduce the other cast members, remember you can follow us on Twitter!

Paul – @paulspencer

Ross – @oneangrynerd

There’s a design change coming to the website soon, so keep your eyes peeled for that. We’re also trying to integrate some social media functionality; I see the facebook “like” button is working (3 likes!) but the google+ button seems to be a bit broken currently.

More interactivity and creativity coming in the days ahead! Stay tuned!

Hello! I guess I should introduce myself, my name is Ross Pearson, and I’m the new writer for Ticket To Ride. When I overheard Paul talking to a mutual friend about wanting a writer to help reboot this strip, I successfully infiltrated their discussion and bullied Paul into letting me be “the guy.”

As for my writing background, the only experience I have in the industry is sending the occasional love letter to famous web comic alumni. So it is a new experience for me being able to work in a medium that doesn’t involve a stack of magazines, some scissors, some craft glue, and my unrequited love.

Don’t worry Scott Kurtz, I’ll still send you a lock of my hair on your birthday. Just like I do every year.

I’m really excited about working with Paul, he’s a fantastic artist and I only hope my scripts will do his work justice.

If you like you can follow me on twitter @oneangrynerd

Peasoup homes

If you’ve been following the progress of Ticket to Ride, you’ll understand that…it’s been a while. I’ll touch on that in just a second.

For all the new readers who are chiming in, welcome!
This is a great time to jump on board with the comic. For one, it’s at the beginning of the story; it’s all fresh and shiny.

For the older readers, who know the history of this comic, you’ll notice that the archive has vanished. This is, in fact a reboot.
I want to assure you that the reasons I chose to scrap the archive and start again only came about because i’m so excited by the new material written by the new writer Ross Pearson. The new direction ‘clicks’. It really works and I think you’ll enjoy what’s to come.

I guess the only way you’ll find out, is by sticking around and reading every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Oh, and tell your friends