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Until further notice.... goodbye?

2011-05-13T17:00:00.003-05:00

I think it's safe to say that this blog is on it's way out the door... I haven't the courage to delete this bad boy just yet... but I'll keep it up for now for at least links to the gallery.

I instead have focused much of my attention to my other blog at http://www.drawmein.com/. Which focuses mainly on my online campaign in comic books. I occasionally will pop in and say something "witty" on facebook.

Other than that... yep. Don't expect much more from gjskier23dotcom in the future.

Sorry.

-Jeff

This Post is for You Lynn

2011-03-25T15:45:00.002-05:00

Thanks for being such a loyal visitor to the site!

Superman Month!

2010-09-24T15:53:00.000-05:00

So Six Flags has a whole DC Comic section, which has a gift shop of it's own. I didn't spend a whole lot of money there, but I took pictures. Wanna see what they had?

Superman Month!

2010-09-23T20:36:00.006-05:00

So I recently went on a weekend roadtrip to St. Louis where I spent a day at Six Flags. There's a ride there called Superman's Tower of Power... so of course I had to ride it and here is my proof.

Superman Month!

2010-09-14T21:26:00.002-05:00

This just in!

I literally just got this not but two hours ago as a gift. This is how my collection grows people.

Can't wait for the day I can set this stuff up in a proper display.

Superman Month!

2010-09-12T23:28:00.002-05:00

I'm in a comic kinda mood. So let's roll back the clock to 2007 where I went to the Free State Con in Lawrence.

There I spoke with Mr. Freddie Williams II, who at the time recently drew me into a comic book featuring Superman. Freddie was kind enough to do some sketches, one of which was this sketch of Superman. I need to get it framed someday soon.

Superman Month!

2010-09-08T23:14:00.003-05:00

Those action figures are from the DC Universe line of toys from Mattel. The top four are my Superman figures, they are from left to right; Kryptonian Suit, Red, Blue, and the modern costume.

I also have the Cyborg Superman (whom is a villain, not pictured) and now realize I could probably group him with these, but am too lazy to do so and take another picture. I totally dig these figures and wish they would put out more of the good characters instead of wasting plastic on crap.

Superman Month!

2010-09-06T01:33:00.000-05:00

Let's have a Superman party!

Party supplies a plenty, courtesy of Hallmark Cards who has the license currently to make such items. All mint, still in the package. Like I'd actually USE them or anything. They're for looking at silly.

Superman Month!

2010-09-05T00:25:00.003-05:00

Ola!

This is technically a Justice League item, but Superman is right there on it so it counts!

This greating card (I call it that because I don't know what it says, so maybe birthday card?) was given to me. It's a proof, hence the nifty plastic it's in. A unique addition to the collection.

Superman Month!

2010-09-04T23:59:00.003-05:00

So, I missed a few days. Let's say I play catch up! What do I have to bring out now...

Like most of the items I have, this was given to me. These are CD's of the original radio broadcasts of the 1940's. It was in these radio shows that the Daily Planet first popped up (where it was originally the in the comics as the Daily Star).

Other familiar firsts to show up in the Superman radio show were Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Kryptonite.

So here's to you radio show! Thanks!

Superman Month!

2010-09-01T22:56:00.003-05:00

Yeah, so I don't do much around here anymore. Look... it's all just storage anymore... posts lying around, collecting dust. I should clean this blog up.

Anyway, my new yearly tradition continues... and I almost forgot about it too! But it's September and that means here at gjskier23dotcom, it's Superman Month.

So here in my computer room I have all sorts of Superman crap lying around. So what better time than now to feature it all. Starting with this thing just sitting on the floor. I got this at the rehearsal diner the night before I got married.

I can't wait to someday have something set up for all this stuff.

Like Some Mario Bros Theme?

2010-05-18T22:46:00.002-05:00

I was in this kind of a mood... sorry for the lack of posts. I don't think anybody really come here anymore. :-(

Sure doesn't look like I do, HA HA HA HA HA.... ah...

...drawmein.com

Enjoy!

NI!

2010-03-27T08:14:00.005-05:00

Even if you subscribe to the Screenland theatre's weekly newsletter, there's still the chance you could miss a really cool showing of a classic film.

Luckily this wasn't the case when I noticed Monty Python and the Holy Grail was playing this weekend. So Brian, Nate, and myself saw it last night. Good times, great film.

Sheldon's Car

2010-03-21T23:36:00.012-05:00

It was the first day of Spring... but the night also brought one freaky ass snow storm.

Driving home late Friday night Sheldon lost control of his vehicle and was hit by an on-coming truck on the passenger side of his vehicle. Below are pictures of his car and the truck that struck him. Sheldon was not injured badly luckily, just some bruises and cuts from the shattered glass.

It Might Have Been Good?

2010-02-24T22:10:00.002-06:00

GameTrailers.com claims the following footage is from a never-made Superman game for the PS3. Anything has to be better than the horror that was Superman 64 on the N64.

Hope for Superman!

2010-02-10T20:13:00.003-06:00

It's A Bird! It's A Plane! It's Chris Nolan! He'll Mentor Superman 3.0 And Prep 3rd Batman

NBC, Come on!

2010-01-13T22:47:00.003-06:00

It's Not Such A Bad Tree, It Just Needs Some Love

2009-12-06T14:57:00.003-06:00

When the Christmas decorations started hitting the shelves at K-Mart, I noticed this little puppy and couldn't resist picking one up. I have it proudly displayed in my cubicle at work.

And Now For Something Completely Different...

2009-11-29T12:41:00.002-06:00

I just happened upon this guys stuff randomly while on YouTube one day.

I've watched quite a few of these videos by The Angry Video Game Nerd. For the videos featuring games I've played, he totally speaks the truth. On videos on anything else, they're just entertaining. For any gamer I recommend checking this guys stuff out.

Senior Citizen Puddy...

2009-11-14T12:40:00.003-06:00

We've had these since around Halloween for my cat Puddy, she doesn't get on (or off) the bed as gracefully as she used to, so we got these "pet steps" for her.

Damned if she doesn't actually use them... it's so cute!

Halloween Pictures!

2009-10-28T22:53:00.003-05:00

I've updated the photo gallery with photo's from this years Halloween Party (number 7 for those counting).

Lots of great costumes, fun, and friends. Check em out ya'll.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2009-09-26T12:39:00.004-05:00

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

I wasn't too sure of this at first, on the internet it looked cute but I never brought myself to actually watch the episodes online... for free even. I don't really FOLLOW Joss Whedon, Firefly, Buffy, etc... But his X-Men run was awesome. And Neil Patrick Harris is flippin' hilarious... so I rented it from NetFlix.

I watched it and: This thing is funny, well... not laugh out loud slapping your knee funny, but it is well put together and smart. Very enjoyable. I recommend it.

Superman Month! - Smallville Season 9, I Guess...

2009-09-26T12:01:00.004-05:00

Wow. I've been slacking like usual. Anybody out there still? So I watched the season premire of Smallville last night, and I wish they would just get to the point. It's like every season they introduce the main plot points for the entire season, jerk us around until it gets wrapped up in that season's finale.

I'll give it this one thing, it did give it an excuse to last a year. With some Legion of Superheroes time travel in play, Clark has a year to change a horrible future that's currently scheduled to occur.

Ava Pearl Baker

2009-09-20T21:32:00.003-05:00

Hey ya kid, welcome to the fold.

Superman Month! - Tom Welling

2009-09-08T12:19:00.002-05:00

Agh! I'm just not keeping up with Superman Month, here is a picture recently released of the "costume" Clark Kent will be wearing in a forthcoming episode of Smallville... which new season nine starts later this month switching to Friday nights on the CW.

Just Chil-laxin'

2009-09-06T23:45:00.003-05:00

It's about a quarter till Labor Day and I'm just chilling on my computer listening to new music by Third Eye Blind and Our Lady Peace. Two of my favorite bands and it's just so mellow. It reminds me of the feeling I had growing up in high school just relaxing to great "chill" music.

Anyway, hope everybody is having a great weekend so far.

Superman Month! - Quentin Tarantino

2009-09-06T02:00:00.002-05:00

Went and saw Inglorious Basterds the other night. Really enjoyed it, thought it was an excuse to post this for Superman Month... the Superman rant from Kill Bill Part II.

Superman Month! - Smallville Season 9

2009-09-02T15:13:00.002-05:00

I almost forgot my yearly ritual of September Superman Month here at the blog. Here's an easy one to start things off, Smallville returns this month for it's ninth season on the CW. Here's a preview of things to come... should be a good one, lots of DC Comic stuff coming this season.

Updated Picture Gallery

2009-08-26T22:35:00.003-05:00

I'll let the pictures tell the story, if anybody has any questions, feel free to ask.

Branson Trip August 2009

Kitten Mittens!

2009-08-12T12:53:00.001-05:00

Saw this commercial last night, must have watched it ten times... thank you DVR!

Superman Celebration

2009-08-04T10:20:00.001-05:00

Pictures from the recent Superman Celebration in Metropolis, IL.

YouTube Goodness

2009-07-30T17:47:00.000-05:00

Vader Dances to Hammer You Can't Touch This Dance: Star Wars weekends 2009 Disney

Busted!

2009-07-16T21:50:00.003-05:00

I didn't do it!

Had to get fingerprinted today for work, some states require me to have fingerprints on file for me to write insurance in their state. Funny how that works, but anyway, I managed to walk away with this neat little souvenir. I couldn't resist asking for it!

Eve 6 at Power and Light

2009-07-10T12:20:00.013-05:00

An event years in the making....

Alright, so I've been a fan of Eve 6 since the late 90's. Guilty. So I was heartbroken about a year ago when Eve 6 was supposed to make a stop in KC, only to find out it was at a college only open to students. Fast forward, and here I finally got to see 'em

Before the show, Sheldon, Lewis, and I took a visit to Nick Albert's brother's place in the P&L District, Genghis Grill. Saw Mike O'Brien working the bar. Nice place, too bad I'm so damned picky about food. Oh well. On to Eve 6!

They played all their hits, a mid set medley featuring their version of Tom Petty's "Running Down a Dream", and a song I fell in love with when the band was temporarily broken up and two members were in a band called Sugi Tap "Pick Up The Pieces".

At the end of the show I was determined to get something I saw a roadie tape down on the stage... the set list. After a few "Hey! Hey man! Hey!" I managed to get a stagehands attention and snag the shows set list!

I loved it all. I got to hang out with a bunch of my friends, great music. And I even walked away with a souvenir!

Gjskier23dotcom Beta

2009-07-09T22:39:00.003-05:00

Not that anybody is REALLY visiting here at the moment, here is the BETA version of the site. Please enjoy the new Photo Gallery.

Oh Heck

2009-01-28T20:05:00.002-06:00

So here's another post where I mention I just don't seem to post often enough. And it's not another YouTube video either.

I think after while here, I might change the face of this site, and try to give it a bit more meaning. Until then, it'll probably be a bit longer till I chime on here again anytime soon.

Courage.
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SNL Digital Short - Orchestral Doogie Howser

2009-01-11T21:53:00.002-06:00

It's been a while... sorry. Not to say stuff hasn't been happening, just mostly around me. Dirty Laundry and all.

I had to post this though. Too good.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

2009-01-01T20:10:00.000-06:00

Even after a year, it's official.

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A Dable in the Arts

2008-12-28T13:28:00.002-06:00

So while I don't do much art stuff anymore, here's a project I finished up about three weeks ago. It's not the best photo taken, but I like the end result of the painting. It was originally supposed to be... well a gift but I forget what for, I do remember it's somewhere like a year late. Yep, I procrastinate.

Happy Birthday Baby

2008-12-27T13:13:00.003-06:00

Hope you had fun.

The More You Know...

2008-12-26T14:28:00.002-06:00

Again, with my father's influence... I'm a big fan of the classic films and a sucker for Jimmy Stewart.

This of course would be both, a classic Jimmy film, and one that has a great message and touches me everytime I watch it. Hope everybody had a great little holiday, full of family, presents, and food, and happiness!

It's A Wonderful Life - Ending

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Happy Belated X-mas

2008-12-26T14:13:00.001-06:00

I can not stop posting this guys videos. I think they are done too well. In honor of Christmas....

Reenactment #41: A Christmas Story

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Ah Heck

2008-12-14T09:59:00.001-06:00

So here's your YouTube offerings for the day.

Silent Star Wars

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A Mid-December's Update

2008-12-14T09:30:00.002-06:00

Hello.

I just woke up, and so I drag myself to the computer this morning to blog for you lovely folk who come by here to see if anything of interest has occurred... or one of my random YouTube offerings.

Starting next week I'll be working till midnight at K-mart. Woo freaking hoo. I guess it's getting closer to Christmas. Should probably do some shopping. Myself, not too big on the "wants" category, I can only think of a few things that I really want. Course I'm up for cash too. Need to speed up the Christmas card process, so people can get them before Christmas.

I have a family/Christmas type dinner to attend tonight. Should be fun. Don't see why it wouldn't be. Have some other friend Christmas party thing a week down the road. Work and weather permitting on that one.

Just had a friend celebrate her 21st birthday. She's a hoot. Had my favorite theatre manager ever call up the other day. I wasn't home but she left a message. I should call her back and say hi.

There's things to be done, but I'm just in a lazy mood right now. Just sitting here waiting for the wind and cold weather to end. Oh well, that was your mid-December update. Later.

The More You Know...

2008-12-03T20:42:00.002-06:00

The song they sing while walking down the aisle gets me every time... I'm a big softy.

Kermit and Miss Piggy Get Married

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Merry @#$%ing Christmas

2008-12-03T20:37:00.002-06:00

After six straight days of K-mart, we finally start to bring up the decorations.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T09:09:00.003-06:00

A day to give thanks. And to see three sets of families in four hours then go to work. But otherwise...

I am thankful first and foremost, for my best friend and soon to be future wife, the love of my life Rachael. My co-pilot in this crazy life.

My friends and family. My parents, through trying times, are still two great awesome people whom I love so much.

I am thankful for a running vehicle to get me to my two jobs so that I may have a roof over my head. I'm thankful for the best damned pet in the world, even when I have to clean up her shit and puke. For the best damned hobby in the world and being a part of it!!!

For great music, that helps set a tone or mood or change the one I'm in. For things like DVR, which help me with my schedule when I'm not available. And finally ketchup, for making everything taste just that much more like, well... ketchup.
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Something I Saw on The Soup on E!

2008-11-23T22:14:00.000-06:00

Yes, I Need to Post Stuff, I Know!

2008-11-18T13:51:00.001-06:00

I just checked into my own blog here and realized it'd been far too long since my last post. And at the moment, haven't had much to say or post. But enough of my boring life, here's a video taken like, a year ago of a friend's reaction to 2 Girls 1 Cup... that one video with... the thing... and um, yeah.

2 Girls 1 Cup (Amy's Reaction)

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RIP: Michael Crichton

2008-11-07T10:34:00.002-06:00

While reading on JoBlo.com I came across that headline, alerting me that one of my favorite author's Michael Crichton had passed. Apparetnly he had cancer and kept it pretty quite to the public. Crichton had written several books, and a lot of these books were in turn, made into popular movies. I'm not much of a book reader, but I will admit to reading several of his novels. A few even twice. And in every case, yes... the book is better than the film.

Anniversary!

2008-11-05T10:35:00.003-06:00

Ok so I'm not married yet, but today is our anniversary of when we started "going out" and a year ago when I proposed to Rachael. Yeah us!!!!

It's Shake N' Bake...

2008-11-04T15:59:00.003-06:00

And I helped.

Here's going for 0 - 3. Maybe third times the charm? Eh?

Lazy Sunday

2008-11-04T14:35:00.002-06:00

Somewhere on my computer, I must have a huge collection of pictures of me just lying around with my cat.

That can't be healthy, can it?

More Halloween

2008-11-02T09:00:00.002-06:00

Here's another pic from Halloween. Only the winners of Bestest Costumes ever and Cutest Couple.

Heh.
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The More You Know...

2008-11-02T08:54:00.003-06:00

I quote movies all the time. ALL THE TIME. It's a disease, I can't help it. In fact it's contagious it seems. Just last night Rachael started this one for me to finish. And I love her for it too.

Spaceballs-When Will Then be Now?

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Happy Halloween!

2008-10-30T21:49:00.008-05:00

Always slow with the updates, yes I know... story of my life.

Last Saturday was the annual Halloween Party. This years turn out was great, the effort towards costumes were great. Fun was had by all. Here is a sampling of photos, starting with the winners of sexiest, scariest, funniest, original, and best overall.

Betty Boop!

Michael Meyers

Cubs late announcer Harry Caray, a la Will Ferrell

The Riddler (Batman Forever version... I think)

And finally, unfortunately without his mask on, V

The More You Know...

2008-10-30T12:06:00.003-05:00

Would you believe that most of my pop culture love, stems from my father. I blame him for the majority of my movie influences, including this little Dorris Day gem of a musical. I know almost all of these songs from Calamity Jane. I don't care either.

The Deadwood Stage from Calamity Jane (1953)

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The More You Know...

2008-10-23T22:12:00.003-05:00

I'm going to start posting YouTube videos from scenes from television or movies that I might remember fondly or just resonate in my memory from time to time. Maybe after watching a bunch of these, those that know me will understand more of why exactly I act the way I do. Heh heh.

First off... Andy Griffith Show: Barney Gives Otis Driving Test

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Vote for Your Ruler: General Zod 2008

2008-10-11T09:27:00.003-05:00

General Zod 2008. He also has a Facebook page so you can show your support as well.

OMG Pictures!

2008-10-07T21:38:00.007-05:00

A new favorite pastime?

A taste of things to come?

Finally, I finished my "Wall O' Pop Culture"

I started with this middle part, then did a left and right wing.

It took me about two years of.. um.. "break" time.
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LEGO Zombies!

2008-10-07T21:17:00.001-05:00

The Zombie craze continues.... with LEGO's.

A Day of Disappointments x2

2008-10-07T20:44:00.004-05:00

My girlfriend for a little while had been interested in going on a "Haunted Tour" in Atchison. In an attempt to do something fun and exciting for her, I went to see about getting tickets. Online, the majority of the evening tours were already sold out. Cause let's face it, if you're going to go on a haunted tour.. you'd rather go at 8:00pm than 3:00pm. Right? So I go to click on a show, and there's only one ticket left. Damn. I go the next day for the same thing, only one ticket. So that's that.

After that I preceded to look into some EVE 6 tickets. Only like, one of my favorite 90's bands ever. Probably one of my top 5 bands. Oh yeah, I like the music. Anyway, I've known they were coming to KC since around July. Only just recently did a lot of information become available, but they were playing at Rockhurst University. Eh. So I call the University to find out more. They then tell me it's for students only. BAH! Foiled again!

Damn Damity Damn Damn!

Draw Me In - Supergirl #34

2008-10-07T20:40:00.002-05:00

Although a week behind on things here... I WAS IN ANOTHER COMIC BOOK!

Supergirl #34 drawn by Jamal Igle. Yeah, go check it out at a local comic book store near you. Or hop on over to my sister site Drawmein.com. It's posted up there too. That brings the running total up to eight appearances. I hope to draw in (draw in.. heh) two more before the end of the year. That'd be awesome.

BOO-YA!
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Jeff & Lauren

2008-09-28T22:40:00.006-05:00

Saturday night was spent at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, witnessing the marriage of two of "the Tongie Friends". This makes this the third of this particular group this year, for those keeping count at home.

Thing is I never went to school with either of them. When everybody (everybody) started to work at K-Mart in Lawrence, one of their co-workers (Jeff) eventually befriended them and through extension... myself. Jeff has been nothing but delightful, and the love of his life Lauren, absolutely compliments him.

Congratulations to them both, Rachael and I had a blast. We always love hanging with the group.

By the way yes, I know.... I'm next.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-26T10:29:00.003-05:00

Well, I am running short on ideas here, again, not wanting to just post pictures of Superman stuff I might own, but has something to do with my everyday life. So, of all the things that say "Hey look! I really do like Superman!", it would have to be the tatto.

I think I was 20 when I got this? I got this tatto on my left sholder, at the same time one of my other friends Charlie was getting a Green Lantern tatto. Ah, good times.
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Superman Theme Played On Church Organ

2008-09-24T22:14:00.000-05:00

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-24T07:16:00.006-05:00

So I came across this guy at K-Mart last night. Yeah, he's a total stranger but I couldn't help but notice the "S" shield shaved into his head. He was a good sport about getting his picture taken. I told him I was a big Superman freak and acknowledged my geekdom. I couldn't help but post this during of course Septembers Superman Appreciation Month.

Cheers!
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Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-21T22:57:00.002-05:00

Yeah Hey! It's my desk at work. Check it out. I've got those Superman Returns figures there and ah... three pictures of the cast of Smallville. Also pictured is a Superman keychain I got as a present from a co-worker. Not pictured are a few other Superman related items, such as my own personalized Fortress of Solitude sign welcoming visitors.

‘Did I just swear on TV?’

2008-09-21T22:55:00.000-05:00

Conan O’Brien gets to the bottom of the All-Star Batman & Robin black box bruhaha by going straight to the source:

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Star Trek as The A-Team

2008-09-21T22:53:00.000-05:00

Royals Vs Mariners

2008-09-17T16:09:00.004-05:00

Tuesday I went to my one and only Royals game of the season. I always try to make at least one game a year with my father. And luckily for us, they won! 6-3. Whoo Hoo!

Currently they are renovating the stadium, which check out that screen... Holy Crap! That's a nice screen. They plan on finishing up for the next season. There's something going up on each side of the back field, it all looks great. It's nice that the stadium is getting a face lift and not getting too extreme... like a new building.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-16T16:50:00.003-05:00

Time again for another one of these. I've been slacking. Busy, busy week. What do I have for today, let's see.

Alright. Since I've shown off my vehicle, and that niffty "Kal-el" personal plate on the back, here are the older versions I've kept and put up on my computer room wall. This is just one of those little details I don't think I'll give up anytime soon. Plus it makes remembering my license plate that much easier.
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My Aunt DJ

2008-09-13T13:38:00.002-05:00

Yesterday sometime around or shortly after 1:00pm my Aunt DJ was taken off of life support and passed away. She had diabetes and was on dialysis, when on Tuesday she had an incident and needed CPR to bring back a pulse. She hasn't been responsive and was on life support till then.

She was a character, I'll give you that. And I don't think she'd deny it either. But she was always loving and big on family. It's weird, having an aunt pass away, only a handful of years older than my dad. And I feel bad for my cousins. For Larry, her husband. And I feel bad for my father, for losing a sister. Being an only child, I have no idea what it would feel like to lose a sibling.
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Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-11T17:01:00.003-05:00

Mode of Transportation: Part II - The Inside

Now that I've opened up the door, let's look inside. Both pictures above show my Superman love through gifts. Yes, I did not have to pay for either the steering wheel cover, the matching floor mats, and even that Aquaman doll hanging from the rear view.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-09T17:37:00.003-05:00

Mode of Transportation: Part I - The Outside

So on my Jeep, there are a few references to Superman. It's nice to be able to have others identify which ride is mine... well, unless they're going to do something bad to it. Then it isn't.

But here's my showcase of the Man of Steel via Jeep. An "S" Shield plate on the front, a personalized tag on back, and a sticker on the rear spare tire.

OMG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TREY!!!!!

2008-09-07T15:48:00.006-05:00

Heh.

So Saturday, most of the usual suspects and I gathered at the ol' watering hole that is Hooters to celebrate Trey's Birthday. There was much waiting, and waiting, and eventually we all got something to eat.

Good times were had by all. There were gifts, a gun cake, and UFC fighting for all to go around. Although I would have loved to go bowling as per originally planned (maybe next time), we all went over to the Smith's to drink, chat, and play movie trivia games. Some people just know too much about movies.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-06T14:45:00.002-05:00

This towering figure of Superman is about 2 1/2 feet tall. He stands looking down upon all who look up at him in a corner of my computer/comic room.

Better Late Than Never

2008-09-04T12:59:00.002-05:00

In the up-coming weeks, many of my favorite programs will be starting back up. Shows like Heroes, Reaper, Terminator: SCC, and yes.... even Smallville. But during the summer I fell in love with a brand new show, The Middleman, which aired on ABC Family. And while I meant to post this WHILE the show was still airing, last week was the season finale of the show. So it's done for the year.

The Middleman was originally an idea for a show, that got turned into a comic book, that was later turned into a show. Wrap that one around your head. It's about a struggling artist who is recruited by a secret agency to fight against evil forces. But aside from that the show really is about its characters and the pop culture references.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-03T17:37:00.002-05:00

For Superman Appreciation Month, I figure I'd just kinda walk myself through an average day and post all things Superman I come across. This one's a biggie I guess.

This picture resides in my bathroom, as it did the bathroom of the last house I lived in... and probably the next. The picture is of George Reeves, he of the TV show Adventures of Superman fame. That picture was a gift from my mother, whom was later framed by my Stepmom and hung in the bathroom.

The Trailer Guy Passes

2008-09-02T21:20:00.001-05:00

By the time I post this, it'll be old news. But it's still unfortunate news. "The" movie trailer voice guy, Don LaFontaine died Monday of complications from Pneumothorax, a disease that left him hospitalized in critical condition on August 22nd. As a movie fan, I thought his unique voice was just a fixture of the grandure of Hollywood.

Superman Appreciation Month

2008-09-01T13:10:00.006-05:00

Last year during the month of September I celebrated Superman Shirt Month. Well, I've only added one Superman shirt for the entire year, and felt perhaps I should change it up for this year. So instead of just posting pictures of everything Superman I have, I thought I'd just post things Superman related in how I see them from day to day. Or some loose translation there of.

So here it begins, the weirdest thing I could find right off the bat. My cat Puddy in a baby Superman costume my fiance Rachael had found. She hopes to see the cat wear it at a Halloween party but I swear otherwise she will not.

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A Sudden Interest...

2008-08-31T23:05:00.000-05:00

Five card stud, nothing wild. And the sky's the limit...

2008-08-31T15:22:00.008-05:00

September 1 marks the end of the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton. After 11 years of living long & prospering they are taking the themed area out. I don't know what they're turning it into, but it will not be a journey to a galaxy far, far away (of course not, because that's Star Wars). No use in complaining about it, resistance is futile, after all.

I just found this out while surfing around various "fanboy" sites. It saddens me because I looked forward to seeing it again during a future trip to Vegas. Things change I guess, like rides and attractions in Disney World. I'm just glad I had a chance to visit it. All good things...

Wedding... The Pictures

2008-08-27T20:02:00.018-05:00

Here are some pictures from the wedding!

Mr. & Mrs. Albert

2008-08-18T21:31:00.003-05:00

Over the weekend, I was proud to stand with my long time bud from school - Nick Albert. He married the love of his life, Celeste, a super kewl girlie in her own right. They're crazy for each other.

Rachael and I spent Friday and Saturday in Kansas City, which was like a mini vacation, but make no mistake... we were knee deep in wedding the whole time. It was nice to get away, and Nick and Celeste put on quite the wedding.

Congrats to the lucky couple.

While I Was Walking

2008-08-14T08:34:00.002-05:00

Haven't done one of these in a while.... but I have still been walking on my lunch breaks. And I still continue to watch movies, 30 minutes at a time, while I do it. So here's a long list of movies I've watched since... like the beginning of the year I think? If you even care by this point, they are:

From Here to Eternity / Going My Way / Holiday Inn / Aviator/ Fifth Element / Virgin Suicides / Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines / Brothers Grimm / Bowfinger / The Wizard / Wayne's World / Can't Hardly Wait / Orange County / Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back / Kill Bill Vol 1 / Kill Bill Vol 2 / The Big Hit / The Last Samurai / American Beauty / Almost Famous / Batman Begins / Beyond the Sea / Leaving Las Vegas / The Big Lebowski / Rocketeer / Jurassic Park / The 40 Year Old Virgin / Point Break / Sleep Hollow
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ComicQuest!

2008-08-14T08:09:00.005-05:00

Because of my recent vehicle expense and the fact I have a little bit left to pay on my tux, we're going to see if I can actually get ALL of these or not. But here's the list as it stands:

July 30
Green Lantern #33
Justice Society of America Annual #1
Teen Titans #61
Trinity #9
Thor #10

August 6
Final Crisis #3
Infinity Inc #12
Robin #176
Supergirl #32
Trinity #10
The Sword #10
Avengers/Invaders #4
The Boys #21

August 13
Action Comics #868
Batman #679
Booster Gold #11
Green Arrow Black Canary #11
Green Lantern Corps #27
Trinity #11
Wonder Woman #23
Astonishing X-Men #26
Secret Invasion #5
Secret Invasion Runaways/Young Avengers #2
Secret Invasion Thor #1
Secret Invasion X-Men #1
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Stuff

2008-08-14T08:04:00.002-05:00

So aside from K-mart being robbed, about a week or so before that, a friend of mine... his house was broken into and took stuff.

For over a week I was without a vehicle. My Jeep broke down one day after work and I was left stranded for a while in the middle of a busy 4th street. I ended up getting a new rear axle put on. Yeah, THAT cost some money.

This weekend my high school bud Nick Albert is getting married. So my weekend is wrapped around that. I pick up a tux tonight. Can't wait. For the wedding, not just picking up the tux.
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Update

2008-08-08T13:42:00.001-05:00

Hello. I've gone longer than this without posting before, but stuff has been going on in my life and I haven't had the time to blog about it. Here's a little blurb though as to something that happened to one faction of my life, my second job at K-mart.

In case you haven't heard, as it made the front page of today's Leavenworth Times... Wednesday morning before the store opened it was broken into and robbed. The electronics department specifically.
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Dark Knight PSA

2008-08-02T15:51:00.001-05:00

For those of you who are interested, there's a whole bunch of these PSA's here.
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I So Called It. So Um... Yes For Me!

2008-07-27T20:27:00.002-05:00

Some news from San Diego this weekend... something I had hoped for a while back when they renewed Smallville for an 8th season:

Geoff Johns Brings the Legion of Super-Heroes to "Smallville".

In other "news unexpected"... turns out DC will be adding a few more characters to its already huge world of Super-heroes. Both the Milestone and Archie universe of Super-heroes (including Icon and Static) will become part of Superman and Batman's world. That.... kinda seems weird to me. Of course I'll stick around to see how that plays out... but I just hate to see some of the already in limbo DCU characters take an even more backseat to these new comers.

I don't run the company... what do I know.
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AAAHHHHHhhh God It's Killing Me!

2008-07-26T12:20:00.003-05:00

Well folks, it's that time of year again. The time when fanboys and fangirls gather in the masses to celebrate comic books and all things pop culture. Too bad it's all the on the west coast in San Diego. Yes, yes... I refer to the Comic Con International that is right now at it's halfway point.

And this year looks like it was one to be in attendance. Damn it.

And so what do I find myself doing after checking in on the latest Comic Con news online? I'm watching day two of the three hour coverage from G4 network, reading my latest stash of comics no less (and bag and board them later).

I'll go again someday. This time I'll bring my wife with me. I know she'd have fun... or at least can stand in lines for me. :-D

Unnecessary Censorship

2008-07-26T12:18:00.002-05:00

Shame on you Sesame Street. For shame.

Comic Quest

2008-07-22T21:45:00.003-05:00

Bonus week. Since I missed out on the week after the 4th of July (stupid shipping delay) I have three weeks waiting in my short two week span. Fine by me. Here's the rundown.

July 10

Action comics #867

Booster Gold #1,000,000

Final Crisis Requiem #1

Green Arrow Black Canary #10

Justice Society of America #17

Trinity #6

Wonder Woman #22

Powers #29

Secret Invasion #4

Young X-Men #4

July 16

Batgirl #1

Batman and the Outsiders #9

Birds of Prey #120

Trinity #7

Mighty Avengers #16

July 23

Green Lantern Corps #26

Justice League of America #23

Robin #175

Invincible #51

Avengers Initiative #15

New Avengers #43

Uncanny X-Men #500

X-Men Legacy #214

Trinity #8

Really Jean-Luc... Really?

2008-07-22T21:31:00.001-05:00

"What If?" Michael Bay Scripted the Dark Knight

2008-07-20T10:13:00.001-05:00

So true.
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2008-07-19T09:58:00.002-05:00

... to enjoy The Dark Knight as much as I did. Wonderful. Simply awesome.

Draw Me In News

2008-07-19T09:52:00.001-05:00

I had it posted on drawmein but I thought I'd post it here too. Jamal Igle, the new regular artist on Supergirl has drawn me into issue #34! Below is the panel. I can't wait.

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Why I Will Purchase a PS3

2008-07-17T11:08:00.000-05:00

This thing, right here:

DC Universe Online Trailer

His Royal Highness

2008-07-15T21:30:00.004-05:00

The end of an era, or something like that. One of my fellow bloggers, he of King of All Mikes fame, has declared the end of his blog. What his online future holds for him is unknown. Perhaps he'll get one of them trendy MySpace or in yo FaceBooks or whatever the kids are doing nowadays. Maybe he'll just fade away into cyberspace. All I know is he'll Blog.... no more.

Until he starts blogging again.