my favorite parts are a cow chicken costume in the mix...
Friday, August 31, 2007
Reunion
This weekend I am going to a 10-year reunion... not mine. I'm actually more excited to go to Danny's high school reunion than I ever would be to go to my own. Let me give you an example.
Location of my high school reunion:
Possum Trot (www.possumtrot.org)
Possum Trot description:
Shoot’m up at Possum Trot – Dress up in your cowboy clothes and shoot with period guns in the beautiful mountains of Scott County. Stay in fully-furnished cabins, whet your whistle at the Possum Breath saloon or enjoy some grub at the Bloated Possum Chow Hall. Visitors can explore miles of trails in four-wheelers, rhinos or horses.
Versus
Location of Danny's high school reunion:
The Foundry (www.foundonfair.com)
The Foundry description:
Built in 1865, The Foundry on the Fair Site was originally operated as a foundry for the casting of railroad spikes and flathead nails from cannonballs. It fell into disuse, burned but was then renovated to become the Strohaus during the 1982 worlds fair. Bought by the current owners in 1993, The Foundry has since become a unique setting for your wedding, company party or luncheon meeting. The Foundry can seat up to 600 people and can be divided into sections that can accommodate any party.
Oddly enough, cost to attend each was pretty comparable. So, which would you choose, given a 6-hour drive ahead of you either way?
Location of my high school reunion:
Possum Trot (www.possumtrot.org)
Possum Trot description:
Shoot’m up at Possum Trot – Dress up in your cowboy clothes and shoot with period guns in the beautiful mountains of Scott County. Stay in fully-furnished cabins, whet your whistle at the Possum Breath saloon or enjoy some grub at the Bloated Possum Chow Hall. Visitors can explore miles of trails in four-wheelers, rhinos or horses.
Versus
Location of Danny's high school reunion:
The Foundry (www.foundonfair.com)
The Foundry description:
Built in 1865, The Foundry on the Fair Site was originally operated as a foundry for the casting of railroad spikes and flathead nails from cannonballs. It fell into disuse, burned but was then renovated to become the Strohaus during the 1982 worlds fair. Bought by the current owners in 1993, The Foundry has since become a unique setting for your wedding, company party or luncheon meeting. The Foundry can seat up to 600 people and can be divided into sections that can accommodate any party.
Oddly enough, cost to attend each was pretty comparable. So, which would you choose, given a 6-hour drive ahead of you either way?
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dragonfly
Here is the picture I took while on the phone with you today, Mom.
Click to enlarge... unfortunately will not enlarge to actual size of photo taken - if it would you could see fingerprint-like grooves on the eyes.
Click to enlarge... unfortunately will not enlarge to actual size of photo taken - if it would you could see fingerprint-like grooves on the eyes.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
This is just weird...
Apparently, if you are caught in possession of drugs, you are taxed on the weight of the drugs in your possession, which you can buy stamps to place on the packaging of the drugs to avoid tax evasion charges, but still be busted for possessing the drugs.
What the hell kind of law is that?
What the hell kind of law is that?
Thursday, August 23, 2007
How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
It's got to be easier than Mom and Beth's route to Memphis!
9+ hours drive.
9+ hours drive.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
You're so beautiful...
...like a high-class prostitute.
Then I seal the deal... I do my moves... I do my dance moves!
Then I seal the deal... I do my moves... I do my dance moves!
Best line of the whole article =
"The offended mothers want the toy pulled from the market. Um. Fa that."
Monday, August 20, 2007
Another Backyard Find
A Grasshopper's Old Clothes
Click to enlarge - you can see bright blue tips on the legs
Actual size approximately 1.5 inches in length
Click to enlarge - you can see bright blue tips on the legs
Actual size approximately 1.5 inches in length
Pepperjack love Fraggle Rock.....I'll allow it
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - episode "Mac is a Serial Killer" from the new season
hilarious...I love this show!
hilarious...I love this show!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Confucius say...
A descendant of the famed Chinese philosopher Confucius will be the director of the new Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis. Dr. Hsiang-te Kung, a 75th generation descendant of Confucius, will head the institute, which was announced Monday by officials of the U of M and Hubei University in China.
The Confucius Institute at the U of M will be the 24th such institute in the United States and one of just more than 100 created since the initiative began in 2004 with an institute in Seoul, Korea. The U of M was chosen after a highly competitive selection process among several universities. It is being established with money provided by the Beijing-based Office of Chinese Language Council International.
The Memphis Institute will be instrumental in fostering closer ties in a number of ways between mainland China and the U.S. Its specific goals will be to promote the understanding of the Chinese language and culture among Americans, to help in developing friendly relations between the U.S. and mainland China, to accelerate the expansion of multiculturalism, and to provide opportunities for students to study the Chinese language.
The local institute also will work closely with the university's new Asian studies and international trade program. That program, which begins this fall, is designed to provide students with the critical skills that more international companies are seeking in their employees, such as foreign language proficiency, cultural sensitivity, experience abroad, and knowledge of international business. The Asian studies program was funded by a gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor.
The Confucius Institute at the U of M will be the 24th such institute in the United States and one of just more than 100 created since the initiative began in 2004 with an institute in Seoul, Korea. The U of M was chosen after a highly competitive selection process among several universities. It is being established with money provided by the Beijing-based Office of Chinese Language Council International.
The Memphis Institute will be instrumental in fostering closer ties in a number of ways between mainland China and the U.S. Its specific goals will be to promote the understanding of the Chinese language and culture among Americans, to help in developing friendly relations between the U.S. and mainland China, to accelerate the expansion of multiculturalism, and to provide opportunities for students to study the Chinese language.
The local institute also will work closely with the university's new Asian studies and international trade program. That program, which begins this fall, is designed to provide students with the critical skills that more international companies are seeking in their employees, such as foreign language proficiency, cultural sensitivity, experience abroad, and knowledge of international business. The Asian studies program was funded by a gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor.
He's Dead!
Get over it!
It's Elvis week in Memphis - 30 years since his death. The wacko's have come out to play. (We passed some from Ontario on the way back from Guard drill this weekend.)
It's Elvis week in Memphis - 30 years since his death. The wacko's have come out to play. (We passed some from Ontario on the way back from Guard drill this weekend.)
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
It is too easy...
to find out where people live, what features the house has, and how much they paid for their houses.
I've found Phil Fulmer, Pat Summit, etc. on the state's website for property data.
Pat lives at 3720 Rivertrace Ln Knoxville TN 37920 (alcoa)
Phil is at 802 Laurie St Maryville 37803
http://www.assessment.state.tn.us/SelectCounty.asp
Select county and enter last name for fun.
I've found Phil Fulmer, Pat Summit, etc. on the state's website for property data.
Pat lives at 3720 Rivertrace Ln Knoxville TN 37920 (alcoa)
Phil is at 802 Laurie St Maryville 37803
http://www.assessment.state.tn.us/SelectCounty.asp
Select county and enter last name for fun.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Cash Call
I caught a glimpse of the interest rate for using Cash Call - the ads where Gary Coleman says even his family wouldn't loan him any money. Here is a table for the state of Tennessee.| Loan Product | Interest Rate | Annual Percentage Rate | Number of Payments | Payment Amount |
| $10,000 Loan | 24% | 24.24% | 120 | $220.48 |
| $10,000 Loan | 39% | 39.35% | 120 | $332.15 |
| $5,075 Loan | 59% | 59.95% | 84 | $254.03 |
| $2,600 Loan | 96% | 99.25% | 42 | $216.55 |
| $1,075 Loan | 89% | 96.78% | 42 | $83.89 |
Makes my student loans look GOOD!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Memphis in August
All ye who plan to travel to these parts in the month of August beware!
9:39 pm - 89.5 degrees with a heat index of 99 degrees.
Tomorrow the heat index is predicted to be at 105.
Friday, August 03, 2007
Pet Spa Video
Video of the Pet Spa in operation. Mom and I saw it once and I never understood why anyone would ever put there pet in it. It's like a torture device for them with a window so they can see you watching them.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Mike Rowe on QVC
This was probably a long time ago and most likely aired in the middle of the night. I think he would have been their best salesman ever!
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