Mr. Dustin Relaxing
Mr. Horse Relaxing
As you can tell our two pets are quite different. One loves the heat and the other thinks that Air Conditioning is the greatest thing ever invented. To each his own. 
Archive for the ‘Fun Stuff’ Category
Here’s Hoping Your 4th Was As Relaxing As Ours
Monday, July 6th, 2009She’s an Inspiration to Getting Older and Car Lovers
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009I get lots of stuff sent to me. (I’m sure you do too.) And most are just cute. But this one I love. Here’s a video of an interview with Rachel (an 89 year old woman) who still drives her 43 year old Mercury Comet “Caliente.” She’s the original owner and she has over half a million miles on her car. When I’m 89 I want to be as sharp, as passionate, and as self-assured as this woman. Check out the video, you’ll end up grinng.
http://growingbolder.com/media/technology/vehicles/romancing-the-road-259598.html
This One Is For All You Uber-Star Wars Geeks
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Ok, I admit that I am something of a Star Wars Geek. Yes, I can hold my own in the opening rounds of a Star Wars Trivia Contest. Just the fact that I would even consider entering a Star Wars Trivia Contest should tell you all you need to know about my geeky-ness.
But there are some people who’s creativity and imagination make them UBER-geeks! The guy in this YouTube video has me beat hands down. He actually does sings acapella Star Wars lines to the compostions of John Williams. For those of you not up on this stuff — he’s the guy who wrote the theme for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, E.T., and a ton of other stuff.
So, I’ll say it again, the guy in this video sings lines of dialogue from Star Wars to the music of John Williams. If you’re a Star Wars fan, it’s hysterical. If you’re not a Star Wars fan, it’s odd — but still very creative. You’ll recognize the music and be amazed this guy can get the words to fit. Enjoy.
Win An Autographed Copy of “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse”
Thursday, June 11th, 2009This one is fun. Mike Hansen, creator of Sha’Daa, in cooperation with Cyberpress is running a Cyber Scavenger Hunt. All you have to do is visit the various web sites on the list and find something that the “Salesman” wants. The Salesman has provided a list of clues to help you find the items but he’s not giving anything away. You’re going to have to be clever to find the items. Once you’ve found the items you can email Mike your answers. Everyone with the correct answers will be entered to win an autographed copy of “Sha’Daa Tales of the Apocalypse.” Runner up prizes will also be offered. The winner will be announced during a live webcast to be held on Saturday, July 11th.
For the full details and rules, go here: http://cyberwizardproductions.com/hunt.html
It’s free so what do you have to lose! (And the prize ain’t half bad either.)
Cause Science Can Be Interesting
Monday, June 1st, 2009This video clip was sent to me by a friend. We all have friends like this, you know, the one who finds every YouTube video or viral joke out there. Anyway, I don’t know where this is from, or even who the speaker is, but it’s worth watching. I won’t give it away but it’s an Astronaut describing life on either the Space Shuttle or the International Space Station. I believe both work the same way. In any case it’s educational and will tell you where some shooting stars come from. Enjoy.
shootingstars-explainedbcsnt
Trying To Get My Printer To Work
Monday, May 18th, 2009For various reasons (mainly because I worked for the SPCA) people love sending me animal photos, stories, jokes, and videos. And because I’ve spent almost 20 years being involved in supporting some form of technology they love sending me anything involving animals and technology. Hence, the video I’ve included in today’s post. It’s cute. It’s funny. It’ll make you smile. It involves a cat and a printer (see, animals and technology). But most of all, I’m posting this because I’ve actually seen people deal with their printers in the exact same way this cat is dealing with this printer. I don’t know if that says more about the cat or the people with whom I’ve worked. Just click on the link below.
This is Just Too Much Fun
Saturday, May 16th, 2009I call it “having an appreciation for the B Movie.” My wife can’t understand it. She thinks I’m nuts. She thinks lots of us are nuts. I’ve actually tried to explain the appeal of movies that are so bad that they’re . . . well, good. In a bad sort of way, in a way that their makers never really intended.
It could be that they’re so embarrassing that they’re entertaining — like watching your middle-aged uncle break dance. It could be that they’re so bad that you stop expecting them to be good and can just enjoy how bad they really are – like the trailer for the new, direct to DVD, blockbuster: “Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus.”
Nope, it’s not a Godzilla movie. It’s a brand new film staring Deborah Gibson and Lorenzo Lamas. The trailer is on YouTube and the buzz on this one has gone viral. I don’t know if the movie will be as horribly fun but the trailer is entertaining as all heck. Check it out here:
Just Too Cute
Friday, May 8th, 2009Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years) impromptu recital
One of the worthwhile uses of the web is to spread these kinds of viral videos. I know, I know, most times these things are just commercials for things we don’t want but this isn’t that kind of video. It’s a performance by an older couple on the piano. According the site that’s hosting the clip, it’s a spontaneous performance that happened in the lobby of the Mayo clinic. It’s obviously a practised performance. But it’s cute and it reminds us that there is talent all around us and we only have to be willing to watch and listen. Enjoy.
For Everyone Frustrated With Their Computers
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009I’ve worked with computers for more years than I care to admit. Didn’t plan on it, just sort of happened. In any case, I’ve dealt with more than my fair share of friends and family who were trying to work with a difficult machine. I guess that’s why I find this video clip so funny. It’s obviously a routine taken off of British television but it is funny and strangely familiar. Hope it gives you a laugh, here it is:
Just For A Laugh
Thursday, April 9th, 2009I have a pretty good network of people who will send me tons and tons of fun stuff. Well, if I’ve got to get them then so should you. Actually, this is an old one and I always laugh when I get it. I think English Teachers should use this list when teaching grammar, context, sentence structure, and the pitfalls of spell checkers. It’s a perfect example of why everyone can write but not everyone should. Enjoy! Oh, and I make no claims that any of these a real. (But don’t you secretly wish they are?)
Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services (Summer, 2007 Release).
———————————————————-
The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
———————————————————-
The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’
———————————————————-
Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
———————————————————-
Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
———————————————————-
The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
———————————————————-
Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say ‘Hell’ to someone who doesn’t care much about you.
———————————————————
Don’t let worry kill you off – let the Church help.
———————————————————
Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
—- —- ————————————————–
For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
——————– ————————————–
Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
———————————————————-
The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: ‘Break Forth Into Joy.’
———————————————————
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
———————————————————
A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
—————————— —– —————
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.
———————————————————
Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
———————————————————
Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
———————————————————
Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
———————————————————
The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
—— ——————————————-
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow.
———————————————–
The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
———————————————————-
This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
———————————————————
Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done.
————————— ——— ——————- —
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
——————————– ————
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
———————————————————
The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
———————————————————-
Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
———————————————————-
The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan:
Last Sunday: ”I Upped My Pledge – Up Yours’
