Monthly Archives: August 2008

No, this is not a joke product from the Onion

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Steve

I thought all the (insert instrument here) Hero shirts from TorsoPants.com were amusing along with the joke on CN’s Fried Dynamite. Then the “Christians” have decided to bring their lameness to a PC near you. Don’t believe me, see this … Continue reading →

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Bumpersticker joke of the day

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Steve

Haven’t had one of these pictures in a while and with the iPhone’s built-in camera, it’s even easier to catch now. The vehicle had Texas plates but I guess it originally came from California because the equivalent of Tijuana for … Continue reading →

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A modern dinosaur spotted in my yard!

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Steve

I say…I say, what an odd and unexpected visitor we had upon our doorstep after dinner. That’s the best Foghorn Leghorn I can do on the fly. Still, I figured it was inevitable because chickens like to wander and there’s … Continue reading →

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Wii Fit Milestone #1 – 100 Days

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Steve

Yesterday’s e-mail was rather heavy but it needed to be stated to reassure everyone I hadn’t quit, just slowed down a bit. If I had a faster upload speed on my ADSL, I would blame the subject matter more for … Continue reading →

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Where have I been lately?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Steve

When I started Picyaune 4.0 back in July of 2005, the goal was to continue the magazine-letter-like style with the rapidity of a blog page since using straight HTML pages in version 3.0 (from 1998-2005) was too slow. I was … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Mouth

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Steve

Most of you who don’t live in the Louisana-Texas area are probably going “Who?” at the mention of this band. Maybe your memory would be jogged over their one big, national hit “Jenny Says” from 1996-7 which got them on … Continue reading →

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1998: Neil Finn at La Zona Rosa

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Steve

Drat! I realized that I missed his 50th birthday while “researching” this story. Maybe if Neil wrote a song like his brother’s “Haul Away,” I could remember it better. Tonight I’m off to see Cowboy Mouth for the second time … Continue reading →

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The scars of Clarke still haunt us Flyers fans

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Steve

Due to the slowness of Summer, I forget to check my link to the Philly newspaper every day to see what’s the skinny on the Flyers. To my horror there was a piece Wednesday talking about my team being one … Continue reading →

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Humor test #2

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Steve

My new litmus test on humor arrived over the weekend. I wore it in public where it yielded about a 50 percent success rate on strangers and friends “getting the joke.” Most usually laughed yet they said they couldn’t explain … Continue reading →

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A special screening of Slapshot courtesy of Alamo Drafthouse

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Steve

The turnout was pretty good for Central Texas. I was more thrilled over my friend Brian coming with a pair of friends. As you recall, Brian is a huge Red Wings fan and also played in the minor leagues when … Continue reading →

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1998: Apple II starts today, in a training class

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Steve

“Two” is a great title and fitting. No one really recalls the Apple I but a few still exist. Now the Apple II went on to be foundation of the “little” computer company that could and continues to irritate the … Continue reading →

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1983: Hurricane Alicia brings Summer to an end

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Steve

Our return to Houston to finish out the Summer was short lived. After the stressful yet eye-opening month in Springfield, the tropical depression in the Gulf had become Hurricane Alicia and it was headed for the area. Being a Midwesterner, … Continue reading →

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A birthday surprise from the Giraudets!

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Steve

This lovely collection was left at the doorstep of my house. How awesome after a rather trying yet boring day at work. It was also soothing to receive because I was a tad stressed to get somewhere else on time … Continue reading →

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Ten consecutive years in Austin!

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Steve

Escape from North Carolina concluded today and so began Austin Two which celebrates its 10th year. I may have been several thousand bucks in the hole to return ($1300 to break the lease, $400 on new tires) but my quality … Continue reading →

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1998: Elvis must’ve been my co-pilot

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Steve

The final phase of Escape from North Carolina was now underway. With the other two legs completed: the drive from NC to Illinois and GenCon 31; I left Steve & Patty’s house in great spirits and easily made Memphis by … Continue reading →

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