Jihad Reward

I'm not Catholic, but I like the way they think...! I will soon begin posting more frequently, as the election heats up and college football season approaches.

Rare "Phineas & Ferb" Original Drawing

I recently had a request from a friend whose daughter is a fan of the Disney Channel hit "Phineas & Ferb". The creators, my friend DAN POVENMIRE and his partner JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH were gracious enough to provide THIS gem:



Much coolness abounds....!

Cool Remote Control Beer Cooler

Haven't posted in a while. My lovely wife, Alice, sent this video to me, and I am compelled to share it with you. By clicking on the title of this post, you will see something really neat and necessary in today's busy world.
Also, I am including a quick rendering of The Ellis Twins:

"OUCH!", I Say!

Well, been a while since I've posted. Been VERY busy.

Travelling (Washington, D.C., Charlotte,N.C., Birmingham, Orlando). Driving. Flying. Drawing (Mardi Gras, commissions).

Working. Much drama. Alice. Twins (Tina & Wendell have two grubworms now). Wrecks (rear-ended). Repairs (eventually).Ass-busting (slipped on slimey asphalt). Trying to finish paintings, some for twins' room & others.

Never DID post revelations about Orlando trip, because I neglected to take a photo of the subject matter. While I was at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO, I was shocked and appalled. Stunned, even. We had been there for a few days, and finally made it to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe. Ordered drinks (fruity tropical drinks in souvenir glasses), enjoyed the venue and people-watching. Great ambience. Casual dining and fun with family.

After ordering and giving the waitress our menus, I began to appreciate the decor and surroundings. Everything was lovely until I noticed the rustic image on the table-top of a nautical map, laminated by layers of urethane acrylic. It was an authentically-rendered old-world map of the Caribbean, and I appreciated the design until I noticed a glaring error.

THEY MIS-SPELLED "MARGARITAVILLE". I did a double-take, thinking I might be mistaken, but there it was. "MAGARITAVILLE". Plain as day. One "R".

I thought to myself surely this can't be right. I informed my party, and they confirmed my suspicions. Cautiously, I checked the surrounding tables. There were two alternating designs, and the mass-produced grammatical error was repeated on EVERY OTHER TABLE.

This cast a pall on an otherwise lovely, relaxing day. Problem was, I was so distraught and disappointed, that after a variety of frozen concoctions I forgot to gather photographic evidence.

I apologize, but if you get down there, or know of someone who is going, please get a picture and forward it to me for posting both here and my website.

Thank you.

Mildly Disturbing Revelation

Well, I used to think that I was observant. I mean, normally I pick up obscure details that others miss. I have always prided myself on my sharp eye and keen vision for the interesting and unusual.
Until, that is, last week. My lovely stepdaughter Michelle gave me a Mickey Mouse coffee mug about three years ago for Father's Day. Being familiar with the famous rodent, and having seen nearly every cartoon, every picture, drawing, design, theme or merchandise dedicated to or affiliated with the Disney icon, I was stunned when I noticed an unusually suggestive design element.
Mickey Mouse seems to be gesturing towards his private parts! I had to do a double-take, and didn't believe my eyes at first, but here it is:
He seems to be saying something like "Oh yeah...? Well check THESE out...!" or "Get up on these....!" or maybe "Here's the REAL happiest place...!"
Regardless, I can't believe I never noticed it.

OUCH! Been Away Too Long

Just got back from UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Orlando.
Will be sharing some DISTURBING information for Parrotheads and JIMMY BUFFETT Purists.

Tide Wins Recruiting War...! Sour Grapes Aplenty!

Man, oh, man!
It's funny how all of these LSU fans and Aubarners are concerned about Alabama and quick to spout off about The Tide's irrelevance. If we're such has-beens, how could we have taken the eventual national champions to the wire this past season, and generate as much or more NATIONAL NEWS COVERAGE than anyone else by signing the TOP RECRUITING CLASS IN THE COUNTRY...?
The LSU fans are STILL bitter about Nick Saban coming back to the SEC, and the tigers/war eagles/plainsmen/wtf can't understand why they get no respect for regularly beating up on a down program in perpetual dis-array.
The link below goes to an LSU fan blog that spends more time dissing Saban and Bama than celebrating their 2-loss National Championship season:
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=7118605

Coach Saban and his staff quietly and methodically amassed arguably one of the most skilled and talented group of sought-after athletes to stroll into Tuscaloosa in my recent memory. The lure of the Tradition at THE University of Alabama as well as a chance to play and contribute early seemed like a pretty good combination. It also helps thst Coach Saban has a history of producing top-round draft picks.