Y'all Know It's Outlandish

GB

2012-02-11T00:44:00.002-05:00

Glow-bowling with Ninja and SKN.

Word.

Nice Friday night!

Awesome

2012-02-10T00:03:00.001-05:00

Thank you for the talk.

It meant so much to me.

And that's all I want to say.

***
Oh, and rule of thumb: no more wiener schnitzel in a can!!!!!

TMOT

2012-02-09T22:05:00.000-05:00

This guy speaks the truth, and he doesn't pull any punches while doing it.

Home Requirements

2012-02-09T21:56:00.002-05:00

What I Want
1.) More than one toilet. When you gotta go, you gotta go. And it's hard to go with someone else in there.

3.) A decent porch would be nice. Just a simple one.

4.) Basement. No, not a completely finished one, although that would be great.

5.) Garage for motorcycles, tools, etc. I wouldn't park my car in it even if it fit. Too much moisture from snow on the car. Next thing you know, everything in the garage is rusting.

6.) Backyard. Not too big, but not a postage stamp.

7.) Country setting. Peace and quiet is a good thing. Plus I miss hearing the crickets. (No septic tank though...so not REAL country.)

8.) Decent school system.

9.) A place to hang out, if the basement is not finished. The garage doesn't count for that. Let's face it, a guy can't hang in the rest of the house.

10) Decent windows and insulation, right off the bat. I'm not buying a house just to dump money into it to keep it warm. It's already going to be a money pit.

Drawbacks To Home Owning
1.) Yearly home/land/highway robbery taxes. If you don't pay them, you lose your house. So you are still renting, basically. Nice house in a nice neighborhood with nice schools = higher taxes. Nice how that works out.

2.) School taxes, even if you don't have any children in school.

3.) All repairs are out of your pocket. That garbage disposal that got fixed for free when you rented now costs you 150.00 to 250.00, plus you are the one upside down under the sink installing it.

4.) That lawn won't mow itself. Believe me, it will just grow. Which is odd, because you seemed to have non-growing grass when you rented.

5.) Snow tends to not remove itself magically like when you rented.

6.) You always wish you had gotten that OTHER house. No matter which one you buy, you always think "maybe that other one would have been better".

7.) UPDATE FEBUARY 10th: Home owner's insurance. You really should have it. But average cost per year is around 700.00 in the area I live in. Holy moly. My renter's insurance is 125.00, and it will replace everything I own. It doesn't doesn't matter what caused me to lose my things, it gets covered. With homeowner's, however, if you lose everything because of a flood but didn't have flood coverage....you get nothing. And, it's hard to get flood coverage in areas actually prone to flooding, I would imagine.

Benefits Of Home Owning
I'm working on this. When I think of them I'll put them here. I'm sure there are benefits. I'm just drawing a blank at the moment.

2012-02-08T23:22:00.003-05:00

I talk too much.

Blubby Belly

2012-02-07T18:31:00.001-05:00

My carry piece hasn't felt quite right for the last two weeks.

I move it to the right, the left, etc., and I just can't get it to feel right.

And it felt perfect before.

I looked at myself in the mirror without my shirt on about 15 minutes ago.

Uh oh.

That explains it.

So lets summarize:

1.) My hair is receding as it has for years. One day I'll just be bald.

2.) My legs and arms are like twigs. Thus, the reasoning behind my nickname "stickman".

3.) My gut is starting to protrude.

Holy crap. Soon I'll look like an ostrich! Sweet.

I see a new nickname coming on.

2012-02-06T20:42:00.000-05:00

Rule of thumb:

If you call me from a number not in my phone, and you make any jokes about who you are..

...my response is "eff you".

Period.

Big Dawg Eastwood

2012-02-06T20:03:00.000-05:00

Big Dawg Eastwood's Superbowl Chrysler add has caused some controversy.

There have been allegations of it being a political add.

There have been criticisms for Chrysler not "thanking" the American people for "bailing them out".

Really?

Get off your retarded high horses, all you sensitive pricks.

It was an add about being American.

Y'all should revel in it.

Awful

2012-02-06T18:36:00.001-05:00

In August, Mr. Powell claimed in an interview that he would never hurt his wife or his boys.

He was being interviewed about being a suspect in his wife's disappearance.

It looked like a wonderful family.

And now, this is what's left of the family he swore he'd never hurt.

This is horrible.

Oops

2012-02-06T18:00:00.000-05:00

Maybe I need a new holster, because it doesn't stay in place as well as it used to.

And last night proved it.

I was sitting on the couch and un-tucked my undershirt, and there was immediately a thudding sound.

The G27, and its holster, had hit the floor.

The rear sight was knocked completely out of whack.

Ninja to the rescue.

After I looked at it and thought I could just pound it back in place, she got online and found a video on how to do it.

So we whacked the sights back in place.

That's a relief.

2012-02-05T16:46:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I slept in, then went in to work
Then I hung with LastName, who appears to wield a fountain of youth. For those who understand that comment, OK. I won't explain it to those who don't.

Today I just chilled so far.

That did my brain some good. There's a very busy week ahead, so relaxing was a good thing.

Best part is, the weekend isn't quite over yet. Awesome.

Mexican Brekkie

2012-02-03T19:33:00.004-05:00

Huevos Con Chorizo.
More eggs and sausage at E-C.

That's the greatest.

Willy, Z, Dude, and Stickman went to the Mexican joint again to chill for a bit.

And it was perfect.

RA

2012-02-02T17:55:00.000-05:00

Little by little we are getting all our risk assessments done.

What a beautiful thing.

At first I hated being a risk assessment facilitator. I was the shoe-in for such a position since I had "safety coordinator" on my resume.

Which I was. I was the champion of risk assessment at my former place of employment.

I mean, people were getting hurt. People I knew. So I volunteered since the rest of the company wouldn't.

But it sucked THEN.

And it sucked when I was put in charge of it at my current home for employment.

And now?

I embrace it.

That's me. The risk assessment guy. And little by little I work extra tidbits into our risk assessment reports.

It's hard work, y'all.

I spend a lot of my personal time going over recent work events and my experiences in working with the people who were involved. And from the notes I've amassed based on those two things I choose when I THINK the engineering group is ready to add more to our reports.

It truly is the greatest group of people I've been able to work with.

We may not get along all the time.

But we are getting things done.

September 27, 1936 – February 1, 2012

2012-02-01T17:52:00.003-05:00

Nobody had the coolness like this cool cat.

"... and you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!"

2012-02-01T17:47:00.002-05:00

Miss February kept me company today.

We get along fine except for the fact that she talks too much.

Another Take...

2012-01-30T19:44:00.001-05:00

...on the JHP.

Click the pic for another review.

Orange Coolness

2012-01-30T18:09:00.002-05:00

Today I decided to bring a buddy to work. Mr. Orange M&M.

Awesome Marsha got this for me as a Christmas present some years back. Every now and then I break out the orange coolness and sport this fancy watch. Hey, I dig fancy watches.

I actually got compliments on the watch.

***

I'm working on three risk assessment reports simultaneously, in addition to the manual for the last machine I did the electrics on. I like being able to bounce from job to job when my thinking gets stagnant.

I also have more design work on three machines, which means I'm pretty busy.

Full Size Magazine

2012-01-29T21:59:00.000-05:00

As with all other Glocks, the magazine of the full size 40, the Glock 22, fits in the smaller models.

This weekend I purchased a 22 magazine for the 27.

Now that's an odd looking rig right there.

This will make for some more fun at the range!

***

Defense Update: The Chef finally got an IWB holster for his Springy.

It's about time.

****

It's official: G19 coming soon...

End Of The Week

2012-01-27T17:50:00.001-05:00

I spent my work week surrounded by paperwork, schematics, and a growing task list.

It's been a good week.

But I'm glad it's the weekend.

***

Pizza Hut was the chosen eatery for the end-of-the-week lunch. There were some heavy hitters present, as usual.

Meep, Willy, Z, Wildman, RM, and myself all ate too much pizza and salad.

It's a weekly celebration that helps me unwind from the work week.

I'm glad we do it.

Man, That Bill Collector

2012-01-27T17:45:00.000-05:00

Man, that bill collector's been looking for me

Leaving notes on my screen door forall to see

Knockingon my windows while I hide behind my couch

Mycar is in the driveway but he don’t know I’m here

Aboot's been put on it, I can't get it to steer

Knockingon my windows while I hide behind my couch

ThemCredit Card Companies been calling me

Leavingthem voicemails as nasty as can be

He’sstill at my windows while I hide behind my couch

Damnlandlord’s here, looking for his rent

Waypassed due but all my moolah’s been spent

Dudestill at my windows while I hide behind my couch

Landlordon the porch and phone ringing off the hook

Collector at the window and me still in my nook

Allcoming at me while I hide behind my couch

Mycar’s booted up, on foot I wont get far

SoI’m hiding where all my dirty socks are

Knockingon my windows while I hide behind my couch

Yeah,knocking on my windows while I hide behind my couch

(Late2006)

2012-01-27T17:30:00.000-05:00

A few nights ago my twitter account was finally unlocked. You ever tried unlocking one of those? Sheesh.

To put it simply, I got "hacked" more or less.

Thank you very much, to whom it may concern.

Credit card accounts, gas bill, electric bill, sewar bill, phone bill, and the list goes on. I was locked out of them all.

Worst part? It was somebody who knows me that did it.

Maybe it's karma, or somebody I ticked off. That doesn't narrow it down much since the list of people I've disgruntled is longer than Romney's list of bank accounts.

So nice going, whoever it was.

You could have at least paid my electric bill for me. That would have been nice.

Deaf Leading The Blind

2012-01-26T22:27:00.004-05:00

You give theanswers,

But they give theorders,

Like deafleading the blind,

In a place without borders.

Our motto is toassume,

This motto westress,

Everyone we dealwith,

Is an idiot orless.

Our designsanticipate this.

A skill we hone,

At times thebigger idiot,

Is one of ourown.

Half bumblingaround,

The other half running scared,

Unable toexecute timely,

From being unprepared.

Working with noplan,

And hoping toprevail,

But failure toplan,

Is just planningto fail.

2009

2012-01-25T20:58:00.003-05:00

"Is that guy all right"?

OK lady, with the stank feet.

My reply:

Wouldn't you like to know?

I'll Call You Ralph

2012-01-25T18:16:00.002-05:00

The Dude goes by his middle name at work, because when he was hired there were "too many other people with the same first name", according to him.

Today I asked if I could call him by his first name.

He replied that I couldn't because he only liked his mother using his first name.

I told him that I would call him Frank then.

Immediately and I mean immediately, he replied "fine, I'll call you Ralph".

I guess it was one of those situations where you just had to be there. Because it was hilarious.

The Dude is the greatest man I've ever worked with.

Free Stuff Is Great

2012-01-23T20:32:00.000-05:00

It's been windy for the last two nights.

And tonight I hit the jackpot as a result.

Free orange barrel in my yard. Sweet.

Oddly enough, there aren't any barrels on my street. So this thing must have come a long way.

All I have to do is find a use for it.

Po Po Podiddlio Again

2012-01-23T20:24:00.002-05:00

I've been driving around with one headlight for a few weeks now. I think it's mostly out of being too lazy to replace the bulb. But I'd like to think that instead, it's because I'm such a rebel.

Well, tonight I finally went and bought the bulb(s). I figure I'll just replace them both.

No mo' po po podiddlio.

>>>Previous Podidle Reference (Black Granny Era) Here<<<

>>>And Here<<<

Range Trip

2012-01-22T20:40:00.000-05:00

G27. Check.

Ammo. Check.

Stick. Check.

Chef. Check.

***

Chef and I went to the range today. I brought another full load out of ammo and firearms.

The G27 bruised my middle finger pretty good. My grip was way off today. But it ran perfect.

The PT is still the jam-o-matic.

The JHP is still flawless, putting big .45 caliber holes in the targets.

This is how you spend a Sunday, without a doubt.

Man-Date

2012-01-22T13:07:00.001-05:00

About a week ago, I was asked how I felt about watching LastName for a few hours.

Pretty much, being asked this had nothing to do with the Ninja wanting to shove me into being Mr. Dad or anything, but instead, she was sort of out of options for people to watch him.

So last night I hung out with him.

Now, I wasn't all alone. The Chef was upstairs in his room, and popped in every now and then. He even coached me through the first diaper changing (even though it's an unpleasant experience I had many times before.)

We also hung out with him for a while in his room, and watched part of a manly action flick.

Things went pretty smooth, for the most part. I mean hey, he's a baby so he doesn't really care if he gives you a hard time or not. But he seemed to love hanging with me, overall.

We:

Played super baby. He seems to think it's awesome to fly around the house. Actually I would love to fly around the house too, so maybe I can talk the Chef into flying me around one day.

Changed diapers. He always had a smile on his face when it was changing time. It was one of those "I made something special JUST FOR YOU" smiles. Ugh.

Played the slobber game. At least he played it. I learned early on NOT to lift him above me. Because he smiles, and drops slobber in your (my) open mouth.

Contemplated the meaning of life. I rambled on and on about physics and motorcycles, and he would smile and giggle. So I am pretty much convinced that he agreed with me on all topics.

Watched part of "Faster", starring Dwayne Johnson. I can't be sure, but the fact that LastName's eyes were fixated on the screen so much means he liked the movie. As he should, because men are supposed to like action movies. It's actually in the man code, you know.

Checked out the plethora of cool, odd, and simply ridiculous toys that LastName has. Some of them still perplex me. I can't figure out what they are supposed to do, be used for, or teach the kid. But hey, he likes them so that's all I cared about. As long as he wasn't throwing a fit, those seemingly meaningless toys were a Godsend.

In review, I suppose the diaper changing was the worst part of it. Which that was expected.

The best part? Knowing that when Ninja came home, she found LastName alive and well, and was happy that he was cared for by a true pro.

And hopefully I scored points for taking time out of my jam-packed, busy and important schedule (HA!) to watch him.

I give myself points, at least.

***

Totally Sweet Shirt

2012-01-21T08:55:00.003-05:00

It took longer than a few days to get around to taking a picture. Oops.

This is a great shirt!

Friday

2012-01-20T18:21:00.001-05:00

Chinese buffet for lunch!

Z, VC, Dave G, Wildman, RM, Meep, and myself ventured out to celebrate a difficult but successful work week.

We work together and get things done.

And we celebrate together.

It's a great thing.

Greg's Phone

2012-01-19T23:43:00.001-05:00

Showing off his phone, big man Greg snapped a pic of pure manliness.

Yes, this look comes natural for me.

2012-01-19T23:17:00.003-05:00

Locked accounts and failed cupcakes.

I tried to do everything I could think of over them damn cupcakes too. To no avail.

Rough night.

Momma said there'd be days like this.

2012-01-18T19:17:00.002-05:00

this bothered the dude today.

2012-01-17T00:44:00.000-05:00

This kid knows how to have fun.

His moves will inspire you.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDIQyWWL810

2012-01-15T22:16:00.000-05:00

Probably the coolest shopping cart ever. Because it had a flat tire.

No worries. I am still the best shopping cart driver in the world.

(Taken during my day with Wildman and Lovely Amber.)

Wild-Plowing

2012-01-14T22:06:00.000-05:00

This dude plows snow like five times a day or something.

I mean no sooner does the snow start falling, and he's out there with his old I-H Cub.

His neighbors must love him.

They never have to worry about snow.

And you know what? I wish he lived on my street, because then my place would always be plowed.

I'm jealous of his neighbors, y'all.

Christmas 2011 Celebrated In 2012

2012-01-14T21:52:00.000-05:00

^^^Super Sweet Wrenches^^^

I spent the day with Wildman and the Lovely Amber.

We still hadn't done our Christmas gift exchange, so this was the day!

Plus, Wildman and I got to play some video games. Rare for both of us since he rarely has time and I don't really have any other than some old school ones. He's a much better gamer than I, by the way.

(Note to self: if I get a Playstation 5, or whatever the hell it is...I kill two birdies with one stone. Games and Blue-Ray player in one. Nice.)

Amber got me this excellent shirt that is perfect for me. She must pay attention to the clothing choices I make.

I couldn't get a picture to come out right, or at least one that I was happy with. But I'll be getting a picture of me wearing it on this blog in the next few days.

I have a new favorite shirt, for sure.

Wildman is also somebody that must pay attention.

He had a need one day for some gear wrenches, and bought them. Then he thought that I would be able to use tools like that for working on my motorcycles.

He's right.

Last year I had one hell of a time adjusting the battery shell on the Bonnie with standard wrenches, and I couldn't get a socket to fit.

I had looked at a set of Craftsman geared wrenches last year for this very reason, but decided against them due to what I thought was a ridiculous price.

Well, now that problem is solved.

I have a great family in this town.

***

2012-01-14T00:44:00.004-05:00

Skiing and Wildman are a combo, for sure.

Almost a decade ago or so, this dude did a "full yard sale". Probably the biggest jump ever witnessed at the peak. He paid for it, but man...what a jump.

And tonight he bounced his head so hard that he can't remember the accident.

Wildman, stop being such a badass.

Because you're making me look like a pansy.

2012-01-14T00:22:00.002-05:00

I noticed during my recent work trip that I am not an intimidating man.
Good.
Now I have the upper hand.

Crutch

2012-01-12T22:55:00.001-05:00

I just woke up with an uncontrollable (?) craving. My damn head was pounding. Big meetings tomorrow and I need to be focused. I need sleep.

So I drove to the gas station.
***

During my recent work trip:

I had my first experience of true stress during the process of my new goal.

And I completely fell off the wagon.

I have no idea what the excuse could possibly be.

But, it's time to start from square one.

Because there's no way LastName is going to grow up with me as an influence in that regard.

Give me time, y'all. If I put my mind to it, I find a way. And my mind has been put to it.

Word.

New tag: crutch.

Home

2012-01-12T19:45:00.003-05:00

The project manager, Wildman, and myself went back on site for our mutual project.

Brutal meeting on the operator stations.

I'm glad we are back home.

I'm also glad to not be around the egg farmer any more.

Time to rest.

***

Books

2012-01-09T19:41:00.002-05:00

Awesome Marsha got me a basic e-book reader for Christmas.

I loaded it up with some random books, and now I'm ready for the road.

Wildman and Stickman are heading back into hell to run the gauntlet.

***

Cajun Tiger Retires

2012-01-09T00:38:00.004-05:00

He's retiring.

Steve, thank you for all the great videos.

Awesome

2012-01-08T23:59:00.000-05:00

A big New York Strip Steak.

Baked potato.

Side of Spaghetti.

Garlic Bread.

Scooters knows how to make a good meal for sure. I always love going there.

Awesome Marsha and I met at scooters for dinner, followed by a nice walk around the lake. If that wasn't enough for the visit to be excellent, she also had some awesome birthday gifts.

(She's the mom you want to have when it's your birthday.)

I'm looking forward to the next trip to Scooters. It's always a good time!

http://www.scootersbythelake.com/

Resurrecting A Legend

2012-01-08T23:47:00.000-05:00

The Epson HX-20.

This is what is regarded as the first laptop in history. So basically the laptop I use seemingly owes its very existence to the old "EPPER".

There are several websites dedicated to classic computers. And there are thousands of people who collect vintage machines from all different eras.

At the top of the list for geeky vintage computer collectors is always the grandaddy of laptops. Mr. Hex Veinte.

Oh. And I've had one since 1995.

I spent a lot of hours writing programs on this little guy for three years. Unfortunately, the battery inside of it was already 12 years old when I became its owner. And eventually it completely died.

Over ten years later this beast of a machine still sits in storage. Perfect condition...just no battery.

I came across a few websites that show how to make a new battery for it, and that's what I'm going to do.

I'm going to bring my old friend back to life.

I can see all the geeky vintage computer collectors salivating already.

Sorry nerds. This old guy is staying with me.

***

Wiki Article Here

Time Magazine 100 Greatest Gadgets Mention Here

Old Computers Site With Good Writeup On The HX-20 Here
Old-Computers.com Article On HX-20 Here

Quitter

2012-01-07T19:05:00.002-05:00

I guess I should officially mention something on this blog.

I told people that I would quit tobacco by the first of the year. I gave myself leeway since my work also had my birthday off. I smoked until 1PM that day. By 9PM the thunderous headaches were in full force.

***

The following are the stats I logged on myself:

July 2010 through December 2010: half a can of dip a day on average
January 2011 through roughly March(?): half to one can of dip a day <--my notes on this period make little sense
March 2011 through June 2011: over a can to a can and a half of dip per day (pretty much constantly with tobacco in my mouth)
July 2011 through mid September 2011: back down to one can or less a day

Around this time I devised a plan to rid myself of dip. Smoking. It was going to be a six month plan...with the ultimate goal of being tobacco free.
Mid September through Mid November: 16 cigarettes to a full pack a day. (For two weeks I constantly craved nicotine. Cigarettes appeared to deliver the drug faster, but they lacked the nicotine balls of dip.)
Mid November to December: smoking rates fluctuated greatly.
Month of December: 12 cigarettes a day.
January 1rst: 20 cigarettes
January 2nd: 18 cigarettes
January 2nd until today: two cigarettes and one dip.

It's been rough. I actually do not crave dip all that much. Every now and then, yes. I loved dipping.
But the smoking thang really gripped me.

Mostly because I miss using my totally cool Zippo. I mean the damn thing has my name engraved on it for crying out loud.

Well, it has been suggested that I can use it to light candles now.

Hmmm. I wonder if I can smoke a candle. Because I really want a smoke.

***

P.S. I turned my 6 month plan into a 3.5 month plan. I figured...might as well get this crap over with. So while I cheated a bit, and might cheat some more...gimme a break already because this is annoyingly rough.

Anybody got a smoke? I'd love to bum one.

Cleaning

2012-01-07T18:43:00.001-05:00

I spent a good portion of the day cleaning.

I cleaned toilets, mopped floors, vacuumed, and washed 5 loads of laundry.

Furthermore, my garage now has 6 bags of garbage in it.

And my place wasn't really out of the ordinary for me. It's always fairly clean.

I just had "thangs" to toss, and needed to keep busy to avoid going bonkers over wanting a cigarette or a dip.

Oh yeah, and I was going to have a totally hot babe over tonight.

The babe isn't coming over, but at least I did something productive.

Dark Chambers

2012-01-07T09:30:00.000-05:00

2600 Screen Shot: Lookin' Like A Park Ranger On Steroids

I believe my mother bought an Atari 2600 for my younger brother and I in 1991. This was long after Nintendo's time had come and gone, and Super Nintendo was the reigning king of video game platforms.

I enjoyed playing NES and SNES when I would go over to my Aunt's house, but I gotta tell ya...while those consoles were fun there was just something different about the older games.

First of all they were simple to learn. With no instruction manuals (which is how the console and collection of games was bought) we were able to figure out just about every game.

Second they were plentiful at the time, and inexpensive. 2600 games could be bought at the local Big Lots for a dollar.

Third, they were just plain fun. They may not have "looked" as cool as the newer games, but they still rocked.

One of the Big Lots purchases ended up being my favorite Atari game of all time. Dark Chambers.

I played this game a lot, well at least for a while I did.

The game was fun. It was the kind of game that I would start during a rainy morning when I couldn't go outside. I'd play a level or two, then pause the game and turn the TV off. After a while I'd turn the TV back on, un-pause the game, and get back at it.

My younger brother and I would play two-player tandem in the same manner. A few levels at a time, pause, few more levels, pause, etc.

Because of this game alone, I became a fan of Myst, Riven, Final Fantasy, and many other games. Of course, all of those games were worlds apart from Dark Chambers. But Dark Chambers got me into the whole adventure game genre to begin with.

Sometime in my late teens I lost all desire to play video games and the Atari ended up retired with all the NES, SNES, and PC games.

I still have the Atari Games.

(Note: All gaming systems were bought long after they were discontinued.)

Well, this morning I decided to fire up the emulator on the laptop and enjoy some old school gaming. I played the 2600 version (pictured above) and the 7800 version (pictured below). I have to say the 7800 version has a lot of improvements over the 2600.

But nothing brings back the memories of rainy-day gaming action like the 2600 version.

"Whoa your knife sounds like a machine gun!" ~Lee

Jae: Thanks for killing that skeleton.

Lee: I had to. Your controller died.

(In his best Ivan Drago Voice) "I must break you" ~Lee

"Nut hit!" ~Jae

The above are pretty much exact quotes. Maybe a word or two is different. I'm not sure. It's been about 20 years since the Leezer and I destroyed Ghosts and Skeletons like it was going out of style.

And this morning there were plenty of skeletons just begging to have there "nuts hit". Even though it went out of style long ago.

7800 Screen Shot: Lookin' Kinda' Like Zelda In Slippers

Facts:

It started off as Dandy in 1983 and was later named Dandy Dungeon.

(A few years later, another company released a copycat game named Gauntlet. Of course, this would become one of the most successful arcade-style & adventure games ever.)
In '88 it was reproduced by Atari, and renamed Dark Chambers.

P.S. Anytime Lee had to bail me out in the game...he always said it was because my controller died. When I had to bail him out, he would always list the same reason. Because his controller died.

2012-01-07T06:52:00.001-05:00

Note to self:

Huevos con chorizo in the afternoon turns into huevos con pooporizo the next morning.

Ay, caramba.

Huevos Con Chorizo Party Friday

2012-01-06T18:43:00.000-05:00

Dave G.

RM.

Stickman.

Meep.

Willie.

Z Man.

Party Friday.

Word.

We had some serious eats at E-C today!

I dig Party Fridays like this.

Why Do You Keep Coming Back?

2012-01-05T19:46:00.000-05:00

I saw the Dude getting out of his truck this morning while I was getting out of the Gay.

He met me at the door and said "why do you keep coming back?"

I asked him what he meant.

He replied with "can't you find a better job?"

I just told him "good morning" and walked away. While doing so I heard him say something like "what's that supposed to mean?"

Such are our conversations.

Phone

2012-01-04T19:12:00.001-05:00

I'm back to using a phone that I haven't used since November of 2009.

This old phone is a tank, man. It's definitely a lot tougher than the slider phones I've had after it.

I'm pretty sure I am getting rid of Sprint altogether, but until I'm 100% sure this old phone will work just fine,

It's actually been the best Sprint phone, as far as sound quality goes.

So at least my phone calls will sound decent.

And the camera on the phone still works just fine!

Of course it doesn't have as good of picture quality as the newer phones did, but it still works.

And as evidenced in the above picture, I found my laptop mouse today.

Sweet, man. Totally sweet.

***

P.S. Texting works again. It will just take me all week to type and send a reply with this old phone.
It's still pretty flippin' sweet to have a functional phone again.

NDAA

2012-01-02T18:54:00.001-05:00

All hail the mighty President!

The President rules with absolute power.

With the NDAA being signed into law, you no longer have writ of habeas corpus.

You no longer have the right to counsel.

Heck, let's just summarize here: you no longer have rights.

Communism is the direction we are going. So we might as well put a hammer and sickle on our flag.

Texting Is Broken

2012-01-02T18:38:00.001-05:00

I've been getting a buttload of texts tonight.

I can't read any of them or reply to them.

Well, I COULD reply. But I'm not sure what to say since I can't read them.

Example:

Awesome Stickman Friend: Hey, my house is on fire! Can you help me put it out?

Stickman: Yes, I too hate the Yankees. In fact, I call them the Stankees.

Yeah, texting could go something like that until I get a new phone.

There goes the snubbie or the new Glock.

Gotta get a new phone instead. Such is life.

Y'all quit texting me. I can't read em.

Ultimate Baby Gear

2012-01-02T18:34:00.000-05:00

(I know somebody who would look awesome in a onesie like this....)

There is no such thing as a Michigan fan.

You know what you call those? SUCKAS!

Head on over to jupmode.com, even if you are a SUCKA. There's plenty of eye-catching goodies for everyone.

Click on the picture above (awe, what a cutie) and see the awesomeness.

Your life will improve. In fact, recent studies have shown that buying from jupmode will improve your hairline.

Yep, it's true.

Y'all should head on over to that place that improves hairlines.

You won't regret it.

Nice Screen.

2012-01-02T11:54:00.001-05:00

I leave to get some pancakes.

I slip and fall as soon as I get off the stoop.

My left knee hits the ground.

My head hits the pavement.

Oh, and my left knee evidently bounced off of my phone. All 160 pounds of me. I guess that's enough to break a phone.

Now I can barely use it. See above.

Oh yay. Happy Birthday.

More money down the drain.

Man, I just want a smoke.

So bad.

2012-01-02T04:39:00.000-05:00

Gun Show

2012-01-01T15:35:00.000-05:00

Chef and I went to a gun show today.

It really wasn't all that good.

They did have the exact revolver I was thinking of getting, as well as the next Glock.

(Soon I plan to get one or the other. In the end I will have both.)

But none of their weapons appeared to be in NEW-IN-BOX condition.

It was still cool to get out for a bit.

***

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

It's Back To Retirement For You, Friend

2011-12-31T08:53:00.000-05:00

Still makes the perfect flame.

What Kind Of Show Are You People Running?

2011-12-30T10:25:00.002-05:00

After a great holiday with Awesome Marsha, I trekked on over to the Ninja's for some more holiday cheer.
There were lots of great gifts (I raked in Christmas Booty like pirate on steroids), laughing, playing with LastName, and so much more.
Only one problem.
It almost didn't happen because the Ninja was supposed to be back to work that day.
It would have helped if they told HER that.
But things got cleared up over the phone, and we had a great day together.

So today became the new day for her to go back to work. Her first day back to work in three months from maternity leave.

She gets to the store to open it up, and finds that she has no way to log in to the computer...and can't actually open the store.

And none of her coworkers would answer their phones to tell her what to do.

Even the corporate office had no advice, other than "you need to get hold of somebody who works there".

So FIRST y'all schedule her to be at work on a day when she was to have holiday time with the greatest guy on the planet - me. And you don't tell her she is supposed to be at work.

NEXT you schedule her to open a store when she hasn't been at that job for three months. You know, your first day back to work would be best with somebody else. Just in case you're a little rusty.

THEN the coup de grace. You don't even have anything in place so she can actually work.

What kind of show are you people running?

Folks, this store seems to operate like a headless chicken farm. With a headless farmer.

Party Thursday

2011-12-29T23:26:00.000-05:00

I got to see this month's sunrise.

It looked way better in person than it does in the picture.

A gang of us engineers (and Badass Billy G.) went to the S & S Chinese place. We all ate about nine plates of cat and dog. It was pretty good.

I was incredibly tired after eating so much.

Dave G. and I went right after work to one of our favorite hangouts. The Sandbar.

We drank motor oil and discussed the potency of the .270 Remington.

We also talked about life in general.

"You're uh,...getting a little old lately, ain't ya?"

Thanks for that quote, Dave.

Next time, the tab is on me.

After the Sandbar I went home and took a nap.

Then I got to see the Ninja and LastName.

It was an awesome day, y'all.

Word.

Beasts

2011-12-28T18:02:00.003-05:00

Ladies, please. Try and hold in your enthusiasm.

Willie and I both have cool hats.

It's really our manliness that gets the ladies going, though.

Oh The Irony

2011-12-28T17:08:00.000-05:00

I lost the mouse from my laptop bag at work some time ago.
If it had been my home laptop, no big deal. I never use a mouse with that one.
(But I bought one for my work laptop because of the drafting and PLC software on it.)

So I went and bought another mouse.

I immediately found the lost one. That's how it always goes for me.

I never took it back, because hey...extra mouse, right?

Ah ha! A great idea entered my noggin around Christmas time...I could bundle that mouse with other stuff for somebody else!

See, I'm a thinker and not a stinker.

I fired up the work laptop briefly today.

I can't find the mouse again.

Oh, the irony of it all.

Movember Gift In December

2011-12-25T23:46:00.000-05:00

Awesome Marsha knows how to reach ason's heart.

Get him some mustache coolness.

Everyone needs to be prepared forMovember.

And now I am.

Word.

Movember Link HERE

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T18:43:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas from Awesome and Stick.

Go get yourself a Christmas hammer.

Because everyone needs one!

2011-12-24T17:59:00.001-05:00

You have to let people prove you right or wrong.

If you don't, you will never know if they mean what they say.

Period.

You've Proven Me Wrong, Mr. Muppet.

2011-12-24T08:49:00.003-05:00

Black and white. It's that simple.
For a long time, I believed in that whole "shades of gray" theory. But let's face it. There are no real "maybes" in life. "Maybe" is an answer you have when you don't know whether it's yes or no.

There's also no "almost right" and "almost wrong". It's simple. Right.....wrong....no in between.
***
Enter Mr. Muppet.

He had worked hard for the title of Heavyweight Ass Of The World, and that title was well defended.

Some 6 months ago, I was giving the Muppet some serious credit. I continued to give him credit even though nobody else seemed to.

He made promises to people, including me. To my face.

I waited for a long time, man.

And now I'm done, Dude. I don't have your back any more. There is no excuse for not taking any of the many chances you've had to prove everyone wrong,...and to prove me RIGHT. But you refused...over and over.

I've been continually wrong.

Wrong in thinking you would realize what a great opportunity you have.
Wrong in thinking you would stop your games. Your head is stuck in Junior High.
Wrong in thinking you would grow a damn sac and, if nothing else...do what you are supposed to do BECAUSE IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Doing it even for that reason commands more respect than what you've done. Which is zilch. (No, I take that back. You've done a fine job of upsetting everyone.)

And here this entire time, all I've wanted is to have the rights you have. I'll never have that.

They are your rights. Not mine.

Black and white.

Sho' Iz Guuuud

2011-12-23T09:46:00.002-05:00

Eat dat watamellon.

Sho' Iz Guuuuud.

--->Ham Bone Ham Bone Watamellon Sho' Iz Guuuuuud<---

Life Is Good

2011-12-23T08:54:00.003-05:00

Internet forums.

Youtube channel.

Thousands of rounds, and ample guns.

H45 knows how to have fun.

If you love Greg as much as I do, you'll dig his recent music video.

Steve Lee rocking out like only an Australian can. Which is freakin' sweet.
Big John manning the cams and rocking on his guitar while Greg and Steve shoot.
And Greg dispatching targets and a Zombie with his Zombie-killer model 29.

Life is good for the greatest shooter on youtube.
And he makes it good for the rest of us too.

2011-12-23T08:16:00.000-05:00

I hope for the best.

The Ghost Is Still A Hometown Hero

2011-12-22T16:44:00.000-05:00

Anybody growing up in my hometown area in the 80's knows who Boom Boom is.

Talk about a champion.

Boom Boom inspired so many people to follow their dreams.

In 2000, The Ghost turned pro.

And he brought the inspiration back into my hometown area.

In 2007 he became a champion. He would simultaneously be the Ring, WBO, and WBC middleweight champ, and simply could not be touched. He was definitely the man.

Now there's been a lot of media attention on the Ghost lately. He lost his titles in 2010, had a stint at the Betty Ford Clinic, and has had some run-ins with the law.

Funny how the media is better at touting your problems than your successes.

My thoughts on him haven't changed.

The Ghost is still a great fighter.

He is still a down to earth man who can relate to the same things I can.

And I am still grateful he is who he is.

The Ghost's gas tank isn't empty yet.

So there's a lot more ground for him to cover.

Knock them all out, Kelly. Knock them all out.

Word.

Get Yo' Boogie On

2011-12-20T17:49:00.000-05:00

All you ladies out there who need some inspiration...Ms. Hall has your back.

Us dudes can sit back and drool while y'all work with the tools she gives you.

Still rockin', still sporting gold pants, and still assaulting our visual and audio senses with her wit and awesome demeanor.

Ms. Hall. There is no other like you, homey.

Keep it real.

Keep it gangsta.

And don't stop loving salsa.

Word.

--->Hydrate Jirate<---

^^^^^Bustin' the sweaty goodness^^^^^

Party Monday

2011-12-19T18:23:00.000-05:00

The annual engineering Christmas lunch was today, which was a change from years past.
(Typically it has been done on a Friday.)

Everyone was there, except for Super K.

Surrounded by all my engineering family, I was happy. Peebs and I drank a Guinness-like substance, everyone B-S'ed, we all laughed frequently, and hell....we even discussed the Seebs.

Willie did us all the honor of playing the Apache video on his droid phone.

Totally sweet work of the Seebs right there.

And any event in which the Seebs gets some respect is a great one.

Inexpensive Reliability + Arse-Whooping = Totally Rad

2011-12-18T22:38:00.000-05:00

Miller is still giving great reviews and advice on defense.

I'm a huge Hi Point fan, because they WORK. And so is he.

In the above picture you see my JHP.

It's operated flawlessly (knock on my wooden head) for me.

Check out Miller's recent review, if you have been thinking of getting a JHP.

Review HERE.

2011-12-18T15:05:00.001-05:00

Clicking this picture will change your life.

You will feel your IQ points dropping drastically.

Snow Snow Snow Damn It Snow

2011-12-18T08:33:00.003-05:00

Well it finally came.

The snow of snowville.

Way late in the year, mind you.

Go Hockey!

2011-12-18T08:31:00.000-05:00

Willie, Miss Thang, The Ninja, and myself went to a hockey game tonight!

Ironic thing is, I turned down the offer to go to a hockey game the previous night. Things just work out funny sometimes.

We got to see some fighting, which once again was really the highlight of the game for me. The Otters seem to be dirtier players than the other teams (from the few games I've watched) and it's always nice to see people standing up for themselves.

Yes, I'm an Otters fan. Mostly because I have a home team to cheer on now. Back in my hometown the only pro team I had was a minor league baseball team from a different town.

In this town I have baseball, hockey, and basketball. All home teams for me now.

It was a really fun night out, and I guess I don't really mind having a somewhat dirty team.

If I was out there on the ice I'd be jacking people up too.

And Warren Zevon would approve.

--> Proof Of Zevon's Approval <--

I always love hearing David Letterman yelling "Hit Somebody" in this song.

Check out the Otters at their website sometime.

If you ever make it to an Otters game, it would be a bunch of bone crunching, teeth smashing, hockey-stick-slashing fun for the whole family.

It will inspire your children to, as Zevon would write, HIT SOMEBODY!

Z's Tradition

2011-12-18T08:16:00.000-05:00

The tradition of distraction has continued for the Z.

About two weeks ago, he put up his lights, once again.

That means it was pretty much a year to the day of the last time he put them up.

Which was pretty much a year to the day since he had the first time.

This year they actually aren't much of a distraction. I'm kind of glad he put them up.

At least there is some holiday cheer in my cube now!

2010 Lights Distract-O-Rama

2009 Lights Distract-O-Rama

The Z Man has some serious Christmas cheer, y'all.

2011-12-17T15:02:00.000-05:00

It seems that even Batman is not safe from attack.

This was just a headline I came across just now, and I thought it was interesting.

I read the story, which wasn't quite as interesting to me for some reason as the title.

Maybe I just like the idea of Bale getting beat up.

That's probably not it.

But it really was an eye-catching title for me.

Batman getting beat up will make me take notice.

2011-12-16T17:15:00.001-05:00

Reginald is still truckin'.

And you know what, that makes me feel good.

***

2011-12-16T17:10:00.002-05:00

Once or twice over a long period of time, OK.
Repeatedly? When there is simply no problem at all with everyone else?
Not believable.
I'm going with my gut on this one.

2011-12-15T23:15:00.002-05:00

This was an incredibly odd movie.

But hey, Bruce can probably send effective text messages with this big Tracy Morgan phone.

So it looks like he is one up on a lot of people.

Wannabes R Us

2011-12-14T19:48:00.000-05:00

The Germans are notorious for over-engineering things, and charging a premium for them to boot.

I've always felt that simpler is better.

But alas, my training on PLC software (which was also GERMAN and not AMERICAN) was cancelled.

Instead I was told to go to a seminar on electrical drafting software.

There are some nice things about the software.

I see some drawbacks too.

I'm not sure about all these fancy soft wares. I mean, we pay so much more on software every year than the average company of our size. By a pretty large margin too, I imagine.

And yet, we still have the same amount of problems as before.

They just cost us more.

The best tool is your brain. Not all this crap.

The question I ask is: are we engineers, or are we wannabes looking for the magic software to do our jobs for us?

Interesting

2011-12-13T21:10:00.001-05:00

I watch a lot of youtube videos. While watching one (a "gun channel") I began to admire the guy's Ed Brown custom 1911.

I had heard of the name, but really have no knowledge of the company.

So I wondered how much an Ed Brown typically costs.

While starting to type "how much does an Ed Brown 1911 generally cost" on google, I was amazed at what started to auto-finish for me.

What the hell is that about?

Is that really a common search for people lately?

Free Book

2011-12-12T19:17:00.001-05:00

I went to Radio Shack today to buy a D cell battery holder.

Tomorrow I'll be rigging up some makeshift battery for the PLC we have on the Cleveland project. You know I'm just a genius.

The guy at the counter asked me if I would like to donate a dollar to Lance Armstrong's cancer fund.

I said "yeah, sure, why not".

He told me thank you and that it was very generous.

(A dollar must go a long way or something.)

I was about to leave when he told me for my generosity I would be given a free book.

The price tag on the book was 20.00.

So. I go to Radio Shack. Buy something. Donate a dollar. And I get a free twenty dollar book.

Sweet. I'm gonna read this thing just on the principal that it was free!

2011-12-12T13:00:00.001-05:00

The whole "getting back on track" thing has been long over due.

Time to crap or get off the pot.

So figuratively speaking, it's time for a big, steamy, stanky dump.

The Three Options

2011-12-11T19:36:00.001-05:00

S&W 638

Reliable. Excellent craftsmanship.

Shrouded hammer.

Taurus 85.

Good value. Common.

Reliable.

Taurus 651.

357 or 38 spl.

Shrouded hammer.

~~Half the cost of the SW~~ Way less expensivethan the S&W, and more versatile than the Taurus 85, by having twice as many ammo options.

Probably my number one choice.

2011-12-11T12:20:00.001-05:00

It may finally be time to put me out to pasture.
How embarrassing.

Thoughts On Open Carry

2011-12-09T18:26:00.001-05:00

Carrying a firearm is legal in what...all states but IL? Something like that.

Of course there is Philly and D.C. that do not allow it. But for the most part, with varying laws you can carry in most of the USA as a resident of that state.

The topic of open carry has become fairly hot.

Exhibit A: Guy in the picture above.

This guy made a video about getting "harassed" by cops because he was walking through downtown with a firearm.

OK. Let's see here. My opinion is pretty simple:

If you open carry you are a tard of the first degree. And you are a master tard of the first degree if you try to make the cops out to be bad guys when they question you about your gun.

Silly Self Indulgent Example:

I'm a cop. I got the uniform. My badge is polished. I look totally cool.

My car has the light bar on it, and you all know you are jealous of my light bar.

I am cruising around, doing some cop stuff. Because cop stuff is what us cops do.

Maybe I'll pull some speeders over. Maybe I'll respond to some domestic violence call. Maybe I'll get some doughnuts during my shift too. Hey, I'm doing my cop thang, ya dig?

Wait a second. Some dude has a gun. Crap. I better go talk to this fool.

"'Scuse me sir, do you have a legal carry license?"

Great. This fool is gonna give me a hard time over asking about the fact that he has a gun? Seriously?

If a cop sees a gun, and they ask about it, I consider them actually doing their jobs.

My tax dollars pay them to make sure they enforce the law however they can.

And cops doing their jobs is a nice change of pace.

If I am a cop and I see a gun, I'm asking you about it. Because if you aren't legal, I'm arresting you. Period.

If I don't and you go and shoot your ex girlfriend, the next thing I read in the paper is "why didn't Officer Smith do something to stop that guy".

There's a difference between exercising your rights and being an master tard.

Just as much as it's your right to carry a gun, it's another person's right to NOT LIKE guns. And the sight of people carrying guns can make others nervous.

(I carry a gun every day and I get nervous if I see another guy with a gun.)

Nobody knows what's in your head. So nobody knows that you're not a psycho.

The only thing they DO KNOW for a fact is the fact that you are making them nervous when you decide it's cool to walk around with a big old pistol on your hip.

Think you are making a radical statement or something? Because I don't.

And let's look at another aspect of it.

Why give away one of your advantages?

Bad guys are going to be able to see your weapon. So, they know exactly how to attack you. They will go for your gun before anything else. A bad guy is going to say to himself "maybe he has a wallet. But I know he has a gun. I can sell that thing."

And the bad guy shoots you with his gun, and takes your wallet and gun.

Lastly, I am happy when my tax dollars go for things they are supposed to. Every now and then the cops are an example of this.

But my tax dollars aren't supposed to go to all you open carrying people who fight lawsuits for disturbing the peace. Simply because somehow in your minds you were "exercising your rights."

Carrying is best done concealed.

And carrying is best done in ways that respect the law, and those around you.

Causing a panic is not respecting those around you. This isn't the old west anymore, and people don't expect to see lethal weapons on every person they run into.

You're not making any statement about your second amendment rights.

You're making statements that are much different than that.

And you are one of the reasons my second amendment rights are always under attack.

***

You can click on the guy's picture to see his video.

If you think he is just a cool dude doing his thing, that's fine.

I didn't find any coolness in the video.

And to other open carriers, if this blog post makes it's way over to you all...that's cool too.

You can think I'm a jerk, and I'll think you're jerks too.

We'll be even.

Conceal your weapons.

Enough Is Enough

2011-12-08T18:14:00.001-05:00

I finally hit my breaking point with reality shows.

I mean, come on already. Enough is enough.

I'll give "Dancing With The ~~Douchebags~~ Stars some credit. It's more along the genre of a game show or competition than reality TV. But even that show grates on the nerves since it tends to be played what seems to be every damned night.

But the whole plethora of bullshit that's out there is just annoying.

There's shows on raiding storage units.

Shows on collecting junk.

Shows on redoing houses. (I do like the V Ice project because I am a fan of Rob. But I can't watch the show regularly because well...reality TV...need I say more?)

Shows on losing weight.

Shows on teen pregnancy.

Shows on nannies.

Shows on adoption.

Shows on making deserts.

Shows on freakin' paint peeling, probably.

I can't stand reality shows, and with the one I was tortured through last night, I have had enough.

A bunch of whack-ass moms having their kids prance around stage to win awards.

You wonder why some kids don't talk to their parents when they become adults? Catch an episode of the show in the picture. It's not hard to figure out why some kids despise their parents.

I may not watch SHOWS like a lot of people. I have two shows that I will watch, but I never watch every episode. I'm just not a show guy.

And I am not a reality show guy.

No more reality TV for me. If it's on, I'm going to another room.

I'd rather freeze my bajumbas off while standing on the porch in January than sit through another episode of crap.

C'Mon

2011-12-07T17:45:00.001-05:00

Ok.

Let me make sure I understand this correctly.

This is the guy who leads in the race?

First off, we all know of his past troubles in Washington. Let's be honest here...he has had his hands slapped a few times.

Also, we all know he is a classic example of a politician cheating on his wife, which isn't really uncommon in all walks of life, but still. It kind of pisses me off that there can't be a ton of jokes about him like we had with that A. Wiener guy.

Among MANY more reasons, here is one that really urks me about this douche bag.

"I don't see how the party that says it's the party of the family is going to adopt an immigration policy which destroys families that have been here a quarter century..."

So the Newtster doesn't want to break up families, eh?

(I wonder if that thought went through his head when he was cheating on his wife, but we'll go no further on that.)

Newtie Baby, let's get something straight here:

When people commit crimes and are convicted of them, they are punished. And it doesn't matter if it was an old crime. If some guy raped a woman 10 years ago, got away clean, started a family and everything.....his ass still goes to prison if he is linked through DNA evidence.

It's the same with non-violent crimes. Once convicted, you get sentenced. Period.

Your family is not a concern.

And if I understand correctly, being an illegal alien is...well...illegal.

So. Either be a citizen or get deported. That's my feelings on the aliens.

Your families aren't MY concern.

They are YOUR concern.

So if you start a family while doing something wrong...that falls on you.

YOU failed your family, and not the United States of America.

And Newtie...you'll make me want to become a Canadian citizen if you take office. I'll finally have had it with the US.

Because I had it with your ass many years ago.

Word.

2011-12-04T10:35:00.001-05:00

Range + Hot Ladies = Hubba Hubba (Dangerous Women Are Hot)

2011-12-03T08:42:00.001-05:00

A group of us went to the range last night!

I had been looking forward to shooting for about two weeks. Finally I got my fix....somewhat. (I think I only shot like 5 rounds.)

The Chef, Ninja, Ninja's sister, and the Stickman were the crew.

I brought 4 guns so that people would have something to shoot, but the Chef didn't bring extra equipment so only three people could shoot at once.

Bummer.

Best part of the whole trip was seeing the girls get dangerous.

At ten to twelve feet the Ninja was popping bulls eyes. Literally.

Even with the PT709 Jam-o-matic. (The time I spent adjusting its sights a year ago was well spent - go me.)

So defending herself with a firearm simply won't be an issue for her.

Oh and it didn't jam for her. Only six rounds, but still. I'm jealous.

Her sister did just as well.

These ladies can shoot!

Someday I hope to see the Ninja with a gun on her hip. Women should carry, especially when they have children to protect.

***

Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera so I don't have any pictures. But Ninja will probably have some up on her FB account.

P.S. Thanks Chef. You made my head pound for the rest of the night.

P.P.S. Next time, YOU'RE spending the hour and a half cleaning 4 guns, Chef.

Pop Royalty

2011-11-29T20:24:00.001-05:00

Evidently this dude is considered the KING of Danish pop music.

To honor Big Dawg Seebach I will be featuring him on this blog from time to time.

If you haven't taken a dive into the manly world of Seebach...I suggest you do it.

He'll make you wish you were as great as him.

Though not the song listed in the picture above, click on the picture for some classic Seebach.

At first you think the man is joking in his videos. Nope. He was seriously this awesome.

If only this dude were still alive. I'd want to hang with him.

I'm A Tight Wad

2011-11-29T20:18:00.001-05:00

Smokes cost too darn much.

So for the duration of my career in developing lung cancer I have decided to save money.

The wad people walked me through making the cigarettes, thought I was hilarious, and promised me the smokes were "healthier" since they have all natural tobacco.

(That's kind of like saying drinking all natural motor oil won't hurt you as bad as synthetic. But whatever.)

I was so pumped.

I was offered all kinds of accessories. Gay little cigarette cases. Zippos. Incense. Stogies. Mugs.

I was happy enough with just the cancer, so I bid them farewell.

Big old bag of stanky cigarettes in hand.

It Ain't Old School. It's Just Plain Cool. Word.

2011-11-28T22:01:00.001-05:00

Just like The Blow...

You can't grow up like I did and not know who this is.

Word.

---->Check it.<---

---->Oh Yeah Check This Too<---

Castle Doctrine

2011-11-25T20:44:00.001-05:00

Pennsylvania is the 27th State to pass 'Castle Doctrine' Legislation

"Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed the state's Castle Doctrine legislation into law on last week, making PA the 27th state to permit law-abiding citizens to use force, including deadly force, against an attacker in their home and any place they have a legal right to be. It also protects individuals from civil lawsuits by an attacker or attacker’s family when force is used."

The bill passed in the state House in a 164-37 vote and in the state Senate, 43-4.

2011-11-25T10:37:00.001-05:00

People wish they looked this good.

2011-11-24T22:26:00.000-05:00

Happy Turkey Day, Aunt J and Uncle R!

Miss and love you both.

Y'all keep it real, ya' hear?