I always like a project. Just that kind of guy I guess. So, here is the idea behind my latest undertaking…
If you read the post, then you know I have an old 1970’s Ludwig four-piece kit which I re-wrapped in silver sparkle. I love the kit. It looks and sounds great. The kick, tom and [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Project Ludwig Snare Drum
Posted in Rock Gear, tagged Drum Heads, Drum refurbish, Drum Rewrapping, Drum Wrap, Ludwic Accent, Ludwig, Ludwig Accent, Matching Snare, Silver Sparkle, Snare, Throwoff on February 29, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Lost: Thoughts and Reviews Season 4 Episode – 5 The Constant
Posted in Lost, tagged lost reviews season 4 episode 5, lost television, thoughts and predictions, tv lost series 4 on February 29, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Plot:
Turbulence hits the helicopter (with Sayid, Desmond and Frank) and we’re back with Desmond in his Royal Scots boot camp. And back again in the present where Desmond seems like he wants to jump out of the helicopter and doesn’t recognize anyone he’s with. Uh-Oh.
On the beach, Jack and Juliet are with Daniel and Charlotte. [...]
Leap Day, Leap Year
Posted in Holidays, tagged folk practices, leap day, leap year, traditions on February 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It’s like the Olympics of holidays!
(That is, back when all the Olympics were held in a year and they actually occurred once every four years but, well, you get the gist).
In the English speaking world, on a leap day it was permitted for women to propose marriage to men.
Supposedly there was a 1288 law that required [...]
Yep, I’m Going Back To School.
Posted in Rock Gear, tagged amp school, amps, building your own amp, tube amps on February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Since I graduated from Michigan State University back in 1990, I’ve not really considered additional education or advanced degrees. First off, how much smarter can I get? I may have peaked around my sophomore year. But also, I have never been interested. Simply put, not in to it. Until now!
Yep, I’m going to go back to school.
Tuition is [...]
On this Day in History
Posted in Holidays, tagged feb 28, this day in history on February 28, 2008 | 4 Comments »
February 28. That date seems familiar but, I can’t think of why…
1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church
1827 – The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad formed, becoming first commercial transportation
1854 - The Republican Party is organized
1861 – Colorado is organized as a territory
1883 – The first vaudeville theater is opened in Boston, Mass
1922 – The United [...]
CBS – What Will You Come Up With Next?
Posted in Television, tagged CSI, desperate housewives, Humor, Lost, silly, tv, two and a half men on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In some sort of brilliant marketing idea, two head writers for CBS shows are switching roles and writing for the others’ show. Sounds kinda neat, right?
Some opportunities to open up creatively. Stretch your legs, get out of your rut. But the two shows?
CSI and Two and a Half Men. Huh? Those two shows couldn’t be [...]
Big Brother 9 Updates
Posted in Television, tagged big brother 9, moment of truth, outrageous television, reality television, Reviews, tv, worst of tv on February 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
“People don’t think I’m smart when they meet me. So then when they find out I’m smart, they’re kind of intimidated. Cause I’ll blow you away with my looks and then turn around and blow you away with my brains.” So, she’s gonna blow you a couple of different ways. (Spoiler: She’s not actually too [...]
Happiness Is…
Posted in Happiness Is, Raleigh, tagged celebrate life, the little things that matter on February 26, 2008 | 3 Comments »
A freshly washed car.
You forget what a difference it makes. It looks all shiny and brand spankin’ again!
All of a sudden you’re a spoiled princess.
(PS – Raleigh, you probably don’t remember this feeling. That’s okay, I’m sure you will be allowed to wash cars and/or bathe in the next couple of years).
Man, I Really Don’t Know My Presidents Monday #4 James Madison
Posted in Man I Don't Know My Presidents, tagged 4th president, brief history, founding fathers, james madison, us presidents on February 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
James Madison (served 1809-1817)
His Little Majesty (At 5′4″ Madison was the shortest president)
Little Jemmy
The Father of the Constitution
Sage of Montpelier
Withered Little Apple John
The Fugitive President
James’ wife Dolly Madison apparently had a sweet tooth and therefore has her own line of cookies and snack cakes which continue today.*
The Follow Up to Silverman/Damon Video
Posted in Internets, tagged ben affleck video, funny, Humor, jimmy kimmel, silly on February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On the Jimmy Kimmel show following the Oscars, Jimmy answered the Sarah Silverman/Matt Damon video with a little video of his own with…Ben Affleck, of course!
The only startling thing about this video is who Jimmy got to be in it. Some of these people probably haven’t even been on his show! But we have Brad [...]
So Glad I’m in the Bizness
Posted in Internets, tagged computer science, Humor, laugh, programers, video fun on February 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Watch and Enjoy
Lost Season 4 Episode 4 – Eggtown – Thoughts and Review
Posted in Lost, tagged 2/21/08, 2008, 4.4 season 4 episode 4, Eggtown, Entertainment, Humor, lost 4. 04, television reviews, tv on February 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Okay. Kate-scentric. We already knew she was one of the Oceanic 6 so, will we find out another?
Ben rattles Locke by taunting him with things like, ‘You can’t find the cabin. You can’t find Jacob.’
Kate doesn’t trust Sawyer, he wonders if this is because of “the pregnancy.”
ForwardKate’s on trial, pleads not guilty and is remanded [...]
The News This Week
Posted in Knews?, tagged news of the week, summary on February 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It’s not even Friday, so going back 5 days – Sheesh, There have been a ton of world events, Right?
There was a lunar eclipse, next one 2010, hope you caught it!
Largest Beef Recall Ever- Unfortunately, most of it’s already been consumed.
Obama adds Che Guevara flag to his Texas offices, good call? Bad call?
Happy, Merry President’s Day
Posted in Holidays, tagged cartoons, fun, History, Humor on February 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It’s a bit late (although Washington’s birthday is Feb 22) but, with Presidents Day still fresh in your mind, and our on-going series of “Man, I-Don’t-Know-My-Presidents Monday,” we thought we’d like to make sure you were aware of the tall tale, historically non-accurate cartoons of Brad Neely.
Unfortunately, like a lot of things here at the Tussle, there [...]
Worst Team Mascots – Part Deux.
Posted in Culture, Lists of Fury, tagged best team mascots in sports, college mascots, funniest, Humor on February 21, 2008 | 4 Comments »
In case you think I am mocking these schools, I am not. Celebrate what sets you apart. Why your school is unique.
Full Disclosure: I went to a high school whose mascot was a capitol. The building. We were located in the capital city but, all in all, a pretty lame mascot. Will someone wear a costume [...]
Obvious statement of the day: It’s damn cold in New Jersey this time of year.
Posted in Man Accoutrements on February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Compared to Austin, Texas, or Raleigh, North Carolina, New Jersey is very cold. I put on my suit this morning along with a overcoat, and I asked the front desk geniuses if the shuttle could take me to my clients office, to which they replied: “sure, just wait outside and the shuttle will be right [...]
The Answer is No.
Posted in Holidays, tagged old dead christmas trees, what can you do with them? on February 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
If you put your Christmas tree out by the curb near the end of February, they will not pick it up.
Just thought I should clear that up.
(We’ve reached an impasse. – It’s now a mexican standoff between me and the garbage folks. I’m not taking my tree from the curb and they’re apparently not taking [...]
All-time Winningest College Football Programs. Is Your School On the List? UPDATED.
Posted in Best Of, Lists of Fury, tagged ACC, Alabama, Bama, BIG 10, Big 12, big ten, Big Twelve, Buckeyes, college football, Crimson Tide, Fighting Irish, Longhorns, MICHIGAN, most winningest teams, NCAA FOOTBALL, ND, Nebraska, Nittany Lions, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ohio State University, Oklahoma, OSU, Pac 10, Pac Ten, Penn State, PSU, SEC, Southern Cal, Tennessee, texas, Trojans, U of A, U of M, U of O, Univerisity of Oklahoma, University of Alabama, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, University of Nebraska, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee, University of Texas, USC, UT, Vols, WOLVERINES on February 19, 2008 | 25 Comments »
I live in Texas, and they love them some football down here. But you know what? I grew up in Michigan, and we sure-as-shit love some football too! We’re the Big Ten, we don’t mess about when it comes to the gridiron. So I ask you, which team has the best all-time winning record? Basically, [...]
What’s Next US Postal Service?
Posted in Advertising, tagged Humor, it's a federal holiday, stamps on February 18, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Wait! Was there nothing else left to honor?
No other Supreme Court justices, big name musicians, Olympians or other athletes? No National monuments or parks? Ran out of flora and fauna and Audubon birds? We’ve been through every Looney Tunes charecter and Marvel superhero? Already?
I do like the “SERVE WITH PRIDE” line, but how about one of these…
JURY DUTY: STOP [...]
Man, I Don’t Know My Presidents Monday. #3 Thomas Jefferson
Posted in Man I Don't Know My Presidents, tagged third president, thomas jefferson, United States history on February 18, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Thomas Jefferson
Where to begin? I mean, you could write a book about this guy.
The Moonshine Philosopher of Monticello
The Man of the People
The Red Fox
The Pen of the Revolution
Father of the University of Virginia
President: Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809)
Vice-President: Aaron Burr (1801-1805)
George Clinton (1805-1809) - (Uh, Not the one in Parliament Funkadelic)
These weekly features aim to focus on the men [...]
Lost – Thoughts and More Season 4
Posted in Lost, tagged lost predictions, Reviews, tv on February 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Am I the only one who’s not going to be surprised if someone on the Freighter is named Nikki Tesla at this point? Or if we have some grand allusions to the Philadelphia Experiment (wherein it’s supposedly possibly to bend light around an object making it unobservable to the naked eye)?
We know the guy on the Freighter is named George [...]
Lost Season 4 Episode 3 The Economist Reviews, Thoughts, Predictions.
Posted in Lost on February 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Who’s RG -as inscribed on Naomi’s bracelet?
FutureSayid would rather shoot you than pay off on a bet on a golf shot. (Which brings our total of the known Oceanic 6 up to 4, with Hurley, Jack and Kate).
Do you believe Miles Straume (maelstrom) when he said they weren’t told anything other than the OtherOthers are supposed to [...]
Childish moment
Posted in Happiness Is on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I work in an office. A very typical, dull office. Everyday I sit at a computer and do boring grown up work things, but today a faint glimmer of my childhood appeared in my office during a drab day. I attended a meeting in conference room, on the conference table lay markers. And not just any [...]
Raleigh – Just an Update
Posted in Internets, Raleigh on February 14, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Raleigh now has the street views on Google maps and I just think it is the coolest thing.
Tell me your address so I can WebStalk you. I won’t. I promise. I’m not like that. You can tell me. I won’t tell anyone. You can trust me. I’m good with secrets. Just tell me where you [...]
The Coolest, Least Necessary Gizmo
Posted in Advertising, Culture on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Disappearing Car Door. It just rolls down like my car window. Only it’s my door panel! And where did my B pillar go? It’s kinda like some creepy magic trick. But I do like how futuristic it is! ‘Strap on your jet pack and meet be my doorless car. Oh, what you don’t have a [...]
A new addition – UPDATE
Posted in Rock Gear, tagged Oatley's Garage, telecaster on February 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I know how concerned EVERYONE is on the status of my new Tele, and the good news is that it’s back from Oatley’s Guitar Garage, and I must say that Tom Oatley really outdid himself. The guitar is a peach. Love it. It plays great and feels great too. Cheers Tom.
The set-up required removing [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Posted in Holidays on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What do you do for Valentine’s Day?
My dad used to make me a valentine every year. And he would “hide” a box of chocolates, or some such, under my breakfast’s placemat. These days? Bupkiss.
Meatloaf would do anything for love (but he won’t do that!).
Some things Mr. Loaf would do:
Run into Hell and back
Never lie to you (and [...]
