'Tis the night ere Omega, and all through the bus, when it came time to donate, we raised one million plus.
Together, we all took on a challenge issued by James and saw the 2023 total go over $1,000,000 before the end of Nightwatch. James, we're pretty sure, has never been happier to lose!
This money (and the money raised by 16 iterations of Desert Buses for Hope that came before us) has made a huge impact on the lives of children in hospitals. It's important to pause for a moment and think about that impact.
And to hear directly from those Child's Play has helped! (With a bonus "Andrew can't hold back the tears" cam. It's very moving and we're not sorry for crying!)
Thank you, everyone, for being part of this continuously wonderful reminder of the kindness and beauty that still exists in this big world of ours.
In other news, the night started long before that, as nights so often do. The world outlook seemed dire when we found out about the sentient, malevolent hot dogs. But then the news got much better as Desert Bus for Hope was featured on a for-real broadcast from CHEK News!
We got to thinking and talking about our rumbly tummies. Which naturally led us to think about the "interesting" restrooms our tummy-rumblings have led us to. Not to be outdone, Jigpaw showed up once again to torture our taste buds. It was time for: Coke or Croak!
We've survived Jigpaw, and we've survived a full week of driving a bus through desert from Tucscon to Las Vegas. It may not be the most exciting game, but it has been a most rewarding journey. Thank to everyone who's tuned in, and from all of us here at Nightwatch, remember: when in doubt, dance it out.
Nightwatch Nightly Nuggets: your one-stop shop for recurring features!
- Broken News
- Crack-A-Mac: Nanaimo Bar
- Fiddle Time
- Going to the Store: Regina
- JigPaw: Coke or Croak
- Only Connect: Nightwatch Edition
- TikTok Watch
The iconic Praetor of Phyrexia from Magic: the Gathering have been distilled into their artistic essence for the sake of these beautiful wall scrolls. Hand-painted on silk, then dry mounted on archival cotton paper, and finally framed with brocade and satin ribbons - the craft and beauty of these pieces will stop even non-Magic players in their tracks.
Donate $11.11 (or multiples thereof) before 11:11pm PT for a chance to win the Phyrexian Praetor Wall Scrolls!
Creeping around on rooftops and non-lethally bopping your foes has never been easier or more tempting than it is with Sly Cooper's Cane. Live your best raccoon life andd maybe make friends with a really smart turtle while you're at it.
Donate $7.34 (or multiples thereof) before 9:45pm for a chance to win Sly Cooper's Cane
Each hour brings closer to the bus stop of our final day and we prepare for our bodies to metamorph into their Omega Shift variants, like werewolves on the night of the full moon. Acqiring the relics from these auctions will remind you of us even in the after times, when we go loping into the desert for the rest of the year to howl at TikToks.
Drive into the horizon every day you look at this banner hanging (perhaps!) on your wall. Just remember that unlike other horizons, this road cannot take you anywhere you want to go. It can only take you from Tucson to Las Vegas and then slowly, laboriously, back.
Tablet Woven Omega Shift Banner auction ends at 2am PT.
With this pair of compass rose earrings, you'll never your lose way as long as your destination is Desert Bus. Because Desert Bus is in your heart! As far as physical locations we gotta be honest it won't be much help with that.
Leather Earrings auction ends at 2am PT.
Tarnished, for you it is not enough to defeat your enemies. You must also bring them into your home, place them on your shelf, and make them servants of your ocular pleasure from now until the end of time. But first, you must bid.
Donate $7.23 (or multiples thereof) before 8pm PT for a chance to win Elden Ring Figures!
Your favorite crime lord Xanathar the Beholder just hit you up because he's about to take a new territory and he needs a new lair to set up in. WDYD?
1) Nothing
2) Link your Twitch account and your Desert Bus donor account so you can join the live auction and be-hold Xanathar for yourself.
If you're in group #2, wise human, get cracking.
Sold to MommaGart for $5,858.85! Congrats!
Goldfish sidekick not provided by us, but can very easily provided by you. If you're gonna buy a 30x32x25cm Needle Felted Xanathar the Beholder whose giant resin eye follows you around the room, you may as well go all out and buy a little goldfish.
The One Ring may be found, but there are many more wonders awaiting you in this bundle of Lord of the Rings Magic: the Gathering card sets! Phew, try saying all that five times fast. Better yet, just bid to win them!
Donate $9.73 (or multiples thereof) before 7:15pm for a chance to win the Lord of the Rings Bundle!
Jacob went to Australia and brought back a suitcase full of stuff. No there is no Koala, do not fact check that.
Jacob has returned from the Land Down Under with another suitcase filled to the brim with Australian goodies. Again no Koala, do not fact check that.
To enter donate $10.10 or multiples there of before 5:55 PM PST
We have silent auctions ending soon. Get your bid snipes in now.
First we have the Painting of the Lamb
Finally, a perfect piece to complete the home altar of any devoted cultist! Featuring the player character from indie rogue-like Cult of the Lamb, this painting will show you're part of the flock. Will seamlessly match moody, dark decor. Set it up with spooky trinkets for maximum effect!
Technical details:
Made with acrylic paint on cotton canvas spread over a wooden frame. Matte varnish was applied for extra protection.
Dimensions: 30cm x 24,5 cm x 2cm (which is roughly a bit under 12in x 10in x 1in).
Weight: under 200g (7oz).
To bid go here.
Second we have the Turtleduck Cross-Stitch.
These sweet cross-stitched turtleducks are ready to bring a feeling of serenity into your home. Turtleducks, one of the beloved hybrid fantasy animals from the animated series Avatar, are known for being calm and gentle, and this loving pair will make you smile and feel at peace.
The piece is made with 50 colors of DMC embroidery floss on white Aida cloth, mounted on foam board and framed. The frame is 15 inches (38cm) square, with a light blue mat cut to 8 inches (20cm) square around the artwork. The project took over 105 hours from start to finish, including 8,943 stitches delicately outlined with 75 inches of backstitching.
The pattern was created by the crafter using the PCStitch program, based on watercolor-style artwork posted by Tumblr user @do-you-want-to-play-questions.
To enter go here.