Gilligan’s Trek

Posted on May 30, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Gilligan’s Trek

gilligans_trek

Posted in Because I Can, The Little Screen (Television)

Errorists

Posted on May 29, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Errorists

errorists

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Happy Birthday, Ian Fleming!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Happy Birthday, Ian Fleming!

 

Ian Fleming

Ian Lancaster Fleming (May 28, 1908 – August 12, 1964)

Ian Lancaster Fleming  was an English author and journalist, best remembered for writing the James Bond series of novels as well as the children’s story, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Wikipedia Link

Posted in Because I Can, Literary, The Big Screen

Whoa

Posted on May 27, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Whoa

whoa

Posted in Critters, Humor

McDonald’s BagTray

Posted on May 26, 2015 by James| Comments Off on McDonald’s BagTray

 

Posted in Because I Can, Food, Gadgets

Happy Birthday, Bocephus!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Happy Birthday, Bocephus!

Hank Williams, Jr. is an American country and southern rock artist, son of country music pioneer Hank Williams and father of Hank III and Holly Williams.

Known by the nickname Bocephus (a name given to him by his father because he thought his son as a baby resembled a TV ventriloquist dummy named Bocephus), he was raised by his mother Audrey after his father’s death in 1953. He was destined for fame, being taught how to play piano by Jerry Lee Lewis and guitar by Johnny Cash. He began performing when eight years old.

Hank Williams, Jr.

Hank Williams, Jr. (May 26, 1949 – )

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Memorial Day

Flag at Half Mast

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.

It Has Always Been The Soldier

Posted in Because I Can, Patriotic

Towel Day

Posted on May 25, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Towel Day

Towel Day

Today is Towel Day, a day of remembrance for Douglas Adams, author of the Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy. Observe it by carrying a towel all day.

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Anniversary of Star Wars

Posted on May 25, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Anniversary of Star Wars

Star Wars

May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas’ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters.

Wikipedia Link

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Apollo 13 Crew immortalized

Posted on May 24, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Apollo 13 Crew immortalized

Apollo 13 Minifigs

April 10, 2015 was actually the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 near-disaster, and to commemorate the occasion UK-based Minifigs.me created tiny Lego versions of the three astronauts involved: James Lovell, Fred Haise, Jack Swigert. But also flight director Gene Kranz who played an important role in getting Apollo 13 home safely.

apollo_13_lego_crew

The astronauts are available in a set of three for about $57, or they can be purchased individually for about $20 each. A little pricey, but remember these aren’t officially from Lego. These are custom-made minifigs with highly-accurate spacesuits and likenesses as close to the real astronauts as possible.

apollo_13_lego_kranz

The $24 Gene Kranz figure also comes with his iconic flattop haircut, and a tiny version of the Apollo 13 flight plan.

Posted in Because I Can, Gadgets, Patriotic, Toys

Nana Nana

Posted on May 24, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Nana Nana

nana_nana

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Measure Twic

Posted on May 23, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Measure Twic

measure_twic

Posted in Because I Can, Humor

Amish Buggy doing donuts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Amish Buggy doing donuts

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Wyoming Date?

Posted on May 22, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Wyoming Date?

wyomingdate

Posted in Critters, Humor

WedThuFri?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by James| Comments Off on WedThuFri?

wedthufri

Posted in Planes Trains and Automobiles

Do NOT Open

Posted on May 20, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Do NOT Open

do_not_open

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That Had To Hurt

Posted on May 19, 2015 by James| Comments Off on That Had To Hurt

that_hurt

Posted in Planes Trains and Automobiles

Octopus

Posted on May 18, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Octopus

octopus

Posted in Critters

Chill

Posted on May 17, 2015 by James| Comments Off on Chill

chill

Posted in Humor

RIP Ronnie James Dio

Posted on May 16, 2015 by James| Comments Off on RIP Ronnie James Dio

Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an Italian-American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. He was widely hailed as the most powerful singer in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice. He consistently ranks as one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time in various online polls and lists. He is credited with popularizing the “devil horns” hand gesture in metal culture. Prior to his death, he was collaborating on a project with former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, under the moniker Heaven & Hell, whose first studio album, The Devil You Know, was released on April 28, 2009. Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010. One of the last songs he recorded was titled “Metal Will Never Die”.

Ronnie James Dio

Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio.

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