The reason I have friends is so that they can test me

Lamont asked me to drive his father-in-law's car after we picked up the rental truck for his move. This is one of the few times that I have driven a car in the US since my return from Qatar.

Something my friends have in common

Whenever I get a car from my friends (either co-leased or to help in a move, as it was in this case) I can rest assured that there will be plenty of gas in the tank. Thanks Lamont.

For previous reference of the co-lease see Thanks John!

Welcome to our OOL, notice there is no P in it...Please keep it that way

I just saw it on CNN.com...

Summer is here: Please don't pee in the pool

Tinkling in the pool causes disgust and discomfort

Recent survey showed 1 in 5 adults admitted urinating in public pools...


If 1 in 5 adults admitted urinating in public pools imagine how many children pee in public pools.

Poetic Justice for dogs

Michael Vick dog chew toy...

From this article published April 10, 2009 in the Jacksonville Times-Union:

State sues maker of 'Caylee' doll, Vick chew toy

Step Three Squeeze Pouch Step Four Eat Tasty Spam

Step Three: Squeeze Pouch

Step Four: Enjoy Tasty Spam

So this is what blue sky and green trees look like?...

Since I don't get outside much (or near a window) in the middle of the day during the week, I thought I would treat me and you to a view of OUTSIDE today. Isn't OUTSIDE wonderful?

Back of the Spam Single Classic

The message below the dotted line reads, "THIS DOTTED LINE IS LIKE A FREEWAY. THE FREEWAY TO A DELICIOUS EXPLOSION IN YOUR MOUTH."

Spam Idea O'Wheel

Spam Single Pack

I was speechless when I saw this.

Google doesn't have all the answers

GOOGLE DOESN'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS states the entry sign at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in South Arlington, Virginia.

As my friend, Lamont said, "If, at first, you don't find your answer on Google, then expand your search."

Sorry for the blurry picture, I took the picture from a moving bus with a point and shoot digital camera.

High Voltage

The bolt of electricity running through the body makes the point clear enough.

Gee, Steve, big enough piece of cake?

Katita in slow motion

Katita, windup mechanical creature, designed by Chico Bicalho. Chico's blog.

A link to the windups.

This was filmed on a mylar emergency blanket at 1/2000 of a second shutter speed with a Panasonic DVX-100B videocame. Lighting was provided by one Lowel Omni Light.

The video was slowed down in iMovie using the Fast/Slow/Reverse Video FX.

Cosmojetz in motion

Cosmojetz, windup mechanical creature, designed by Chico Bicalho. Chico's blog.

A link to the windups.

This was filmed on a mylar emergency blanket at 1/2000 of a second shutter speed with a Panasonic DVX-100B videocame. Lighting was provided by one Lowel Omni Light.

Blisters for Boobies

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Washington, DC May 2-3, 2009

Bobo masks at the American Museum of Natural History

Vamoose round trip bus from Washington, DC to New York City: $50

Ticket for admission to the American Museum of Natural History with the Butterfly Conservancy and Dinosaurs Alive IMAX movie: $32

Seeing African masks in a world-renowned museum similar to one you have at your house that you personally went to that part of the world and collected...PRICELESS

My nephew is behind the mask and in the Capitals t-shirt.

Anal Sex at the American Museum of Natural History

From the exhibit, "Ceramic bottle molded and painted in form of a couple engaged in anal intercourse. Moche style, Peru. Sexual activities shown on Moche objects rarely involve relations leading to insemination.

Biting Ant costume at the American Museum of Natural History

As part of an initiation ritual, South American tribes would subject children to having to wear this biting ant costume, with the ants facing (and biting) their skin. The ants are the small brown things attached to the center of the costume on the woven mat.

Costume Phallis at American Museum of Natural History

It even comes with its own set of costume testicles.

Standing in front of quartz crystals in the Harry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History

What was I standing in front of?

These large quartz crystals.

More Butterflies at the Butterfly Conservancy at the American Museum of Natural History

A Male Cairns Birdwing at the Butterfly Conservancy at the American Museum of Natural History

The Cairns Birdwing (Ornithoptera euphorion) is Australia's largest endemic butterfly species.

Butterflies at the Butterfly Conservancy at the American Museum of Natural History

How large is that Atlas Moth?

That is a normal sized woman's hand on the glass next to the Atlas Moth in the Butterfly Conservancy at the American Museum of Natural History.

Butterflies do not bite.

Sign at the entrance to the Butterfly Conservancy at the American Museum of Natural History. The exhibit is at the museum until May 25, 2009.

Blue Whale model at the American Museum of Natural History

Dinosaur battle at the American Museum of Natural History

Cake testing for my littlest sister's wedding Part. 1

A tough job...but somebody has to do it...especially since I am the brother of the bride...it's my duty!