I enjoy fly fishing, and making my own flies. But this guy raises it to an exponential level!

http://www.grahamowengallery.com/fi.....fly_tying.html

Based on a short story by the master Arthur C. Clarke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcEQlih7wrM

Merry Christmas....from the Twilight Zone.

Made it to Oahu safe and sound, and sitting in the Airport Honolulu near the Airport. Going to try and hit the flea market tomorrow morning!

Well...work has got me going to the Seattle area and the Pearl Harbor area in the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can catch up with friends while there! 8)

Well...work has got me going to the Seattle area and the Pearl Harbor area in the next couple weeks. Hopefully I can catch up with friends while there! 8)

Just a heads up to folks; for this week, Michaels crafts (at least in the Portsmouth area) is having a sale on markers of buy one, get one half price.

I had a scare today; bad enough to leave me frazzled, and feeling as if I just ran a marathon while being in a fight.

My heart over sped. 1 hour and about 30 minutes. 200-215 bpm.

Doctor told me that there were no signs of heart attack, but given my background, this would have meant a heart attack in anyone else. So...now it's a matter of getting the tests done to find out WTF.

1. Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times:
The Blues Brothers

2. Name a movie that you've seen multiple times in a theater:
Rocky Horror Picture Show

3. Name an actor that would make you more inclined to see a movie:
Dan Ackroyd

4. Name an actor that would make you less likely to see a movie:
Edward Norton

5. Name a movie that you can quote from:
Rocky Horror and The Blues Brothers

6. Name a movie musical that you know all the lyrics to all the songs:
Popeye

7. Name a movie musical that you have been known to sing along with:
Paint Your Wagon

8. Name a movie that you would recommend everyone see:
Secondhand Lions

9. Name an unusual movie that you own:
Six String Samurai


10. Name an actor that launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops:
Samuel L Jackson (Was a social worker...)

11. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in?:
Many

12. Ever made out in a movie?:
Yup

13. Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just haven't gotten around to it:
Gone With the Wind

14. Ever walked out of a movie?:
the South Park movie.

15. Name a movie that made you cry:
Taking Chance.

16. Popcorn?:
Small with butter.

17. How often do you go to the movies?:
Depends on the movie. With Fathom Events doing things...a lot more.

18. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?:
Guardians of the Galaxy

19. What is your favorite/preferred genre of movie?:
Toss up between Western and Sci-Fi

20. What was the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?:
Smokey and the Bandit I

Now and again we come across movies that make us go "WHOA!" and take us someplace else. I realized this as I was going through my movies and soundtracks.

For me, it was the Rocky Horror Picture Show....and then Repo! The Genetic Opera.

So...what movies have tweaked your interests off the beaten track?

Being diabetic sucks. Bad. To keep my blood sugar under control, I work out, control my diet, and have been lucky to be able to stay off injections for quite a while. I seriously limit my intake of carbs by avoiding bread, sweets, fruits, pasta, rice, and other things. While I don't cut them out completely, I don't go hog wild.

However...I have one thing that is my guilty pleasure: breakfast. Not just any ol' breakfast, but the kind served at greasy spoon diners. 2-3 eggs, gravy, sausage, biscuits, toast, and bacon. And a bottomless cup of coffee.
Mind you...this is something I get maybe once a month, but it's a tie to a happier time in my life.


So...what are your guilty, simple pleasures? ;)

Just saw that this software was being advertised on Amazon for $18 bucks...anyone have any experience with this?

This is a piece of original art that's being offered to help Stan Sakai out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAN-SAKAI-.....item20e55ad3dc

The term that comes to mind is "Delightfully sensuous and sleazy"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW5e.....47xp4ErgbD7d1H

I have to give a tip of the hat to MiaFillene for this one. Very inspirational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo

Ok...I'll give it a whirl....8)

Ok...I'm going to be posting more art soon. I've let my life get too far out of control and I'm slowly wrestling control of it back. Right now, my weight has dropped in the last year from 275 to 240 through dietary changes; my diabetes is back under control through diet and meds (still not doing an Insulin regiment); I'm thinning out my collections down to manageable levels, and am already working on retirement plans. (Seriously...the way things are going, if you don't start early, it gets painful and worrisome the older you get!) Musically, I'm still noodling about on the Bass, and finding time for Banjo and now Guitar. The dulcimer is gathering dust, but I tend to drag that out around spring and Winter Solstice. Hopefully I can get into a proper apartment, as I've outgrown this place, and I need the room. I'm finding that I've let life pass me by; working too many damned hours and not focusing on the things that I need to, like family, friends, and myself.

I am going back through and re-examining my stories and artwork, and looking at changes. I've a story that I'm outlining at the moment, and might be doing some commissions to help flesh out the characters.

Those of you that have been following the news about Stan and his wife Sharon, things are still rough. The Cartoon Art Professional Society has put up a site showing how to help!

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/11.....lp-stan-sakai/

Hijacked from eryshefalafel eryshefalafel

1: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?

Yup...coughing up blood sucks...besides...I like to breathe...especially Nitrox...or Trimix...or Heliox

2: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused?

Single...

3: What if I told you that you were pretty?

What are you smoking? Seriously?

4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”?

Never

5: Are you interested in anyone right now?

Not sure.

6: What are you looking forward to in the next week?

Work...

7: Do you want to be single?

I don't know anything else...

8: Did you go out or stay in last night?

Worked

9: How late did you stay up last night?

1130

10: Can you recall the last time you realized you liked someone a lot?

Define "Liked"

11: Last three things you had to drink?

Coffee, Coffee, Coffee

12: Have you ever pretended to like someone?

Nope.


13: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it?

No, never.

14: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months?

Nope

15: Is it hard for you to get over someone?

I dunno...I think I'm numb...

16: Think back five months ago, were you single?

Yes

17: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon?

Work

18: Hold hands with anyone this week?

No.

19: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?

Maybe

20: What would you name your future daughter?

Don't think that'll ever come up.

21: Do you miss anyone?

My family; I've been away for so long that I "acknowledge" them...I love them...but it's not as strong a feeling as I WANT!

22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night?

Yup...in my younger...wilder days.

23: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed?

No

24: Are you good at hiding your feelings?

Unless I'm Pissed...

25: Have you ever cried from being so mad?

Nope.

26: Who did you last see in person?

Clerk at a convenience store.

27: Are you listening to music right now?

Yup...Glen Miller Orchestra


28: What is something you currently want right now?

A month off to deal with chores and things...then a month home to visit family.

29: What is the last thing you said out loud?

"I don't need my receipt, thanks."

30: How is your heart lately?

Probably cholesterol laden...

31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie?

Nope.

32: Are you wearing socks?

Yup

33: What do people call you?

Bill

34: Will you talk to the person you like tonight?

Nope

35: Are there any stressful situations in your life?

Life

36: Who did you last share a bed with?

Does the cat count?

37: Did you do something bad today?

Do something bad? I rarely go 5 miles over the speed limit...

38: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?

Last week

39: Do you get stressed out easily?

I try not to.

40: Will you sing today?

Does chanting "Timey Wimey Wibbly Wobbly" over and over for a minute count?

41: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?

Who hasn't?

42: Who do you go to when you need to talk to someone?

Haven't really had to talk about my problems in a long time...I think.

43: Have you ever been taken to the emergency room in an ambulance?

Let's see...hyperventilated after having an air fed mask fail on me in a contaminated space...shot twice...Cut up once...knocked unconscious once...split my head open once...so yeah...


44: What are you listening to right now?

Glen Miller Orchestra

45: What is wrong with you right now?

Type 2 diabetic...joints worn out, fat, ugly, workaholic, live in the middle of nowhere, stomach doesn't work, bank account fried thanks to a dumb-ss half brother who bailed on his wife and kids...

Nothing really.

46: What is on your wrists right now?

Hair

47: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing?

Kittery Trading Post...I haven't changed out of my work clothes.

48: What do you like better: Hot Chocolate or hard cider?

Hard Cider

49: Do you make wishes at 11:11?

Nope...but I do shout "Hey 1234!" When the clock reads 12:34.

50: Are you a good artist?

I'm out of practice...but I'm not bad for a "Traditional" Artist. Then again...there's too much "Digital Art" these days, which isn't a bad thing...some great stuff...but I don't have the time to sit down and get good at it.

51: Love really is a beautiful thing huh?

Only if it inspires a person...or stirs the soul...now that mess with latex and rubber....eehhhhnnnnnn...Not doing it for me...

52: Do you miss the way things were six months ago?

I haven't noticed a difference...

53: Ever been on a golf cart?

Yup.

54: Do you have trust issues?

To a degree.

55: Ever stayed up all night on the phone, with who?

Maybe once or twice...but it's been ages...

56: Do you own something from Hot Topic?

What the hell is Hot Topic?

57: Do you use chap stick?

Yup...and sometimes on my lips too.

58: Have you ever slapped someone in the face?

Nope.

59: Do you have a little sister?

Nope

60: Have you ever been to New York?

Yup. Wouldn't mind going back...but that's iffy these days.

61: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?

Yup...very much so...My Grandfather.

62: Have you hugged someone within the last week?

Nope

63: What were you doing at midnight last night?

Snoring.

64: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?

Nope

65: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?

Yeah.

66: Were your last three kisses from the same person?

Yup

67: Have you kissed anyone in the last five days?

Nope.

68: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?

Dunno...haven't done it enough to answer honestly.

69: Will next Friday be a good one?

It'll be a day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghkz.....feature=relmfu

(Ok...so he's not drawing...heh!)

I just found out one of my long time friends passed away. Henry Bestwick, aka Waarhorse died. I had known him back in the days of AOL and the "Flying Tiger Saloon"...one of the first Furry Chatrooms there (Circa 1995). Later on, when we were working security at Conifur Northwest, we earned the nickname "the bookends" because we looked so much alike. He was Army...I was Navy. I still remember very well the weekend that he was at Ft Lewis, and I drove down in my Base Police uniform and picked him up for a Tai Pan meeting. We both kept in touch over the years. You will be missed my friend....damn...this was sudden...

Looks like my main computer got hit with the FakeAlert!grp Trojan. I'm having a helluva time clearing it up...any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

Ya never know what I might say!

I am a boy
I am a girl
I am shorter than 5'4.
I have many scars
I tan easily.
I wish my hair was a different color.
I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
I have a tattoo.
I want a tattoo.
I am self-conscious about my body.
I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
I have more than 2 piercings.
I have a piercing in a place other than my ears.
I have freckles.
I've sworn at my parents.
I've run away from home.
I've been kicked out of the house.
I have a sibling less than one year old.
I want to have kids someday.
I'm in school.
I've lost a child.
I have a job.
I've fallen asleep at work/school.
I almost always do/did my homework.
I've missed a week or more of school.
I failed more than 1 class last year.
I've stolen something from my job.
I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
Disney movies still make me cry.
I've peed from laughing.
I've snorted while laughing.
I've cried from laughing so hard.
I've glued my hand to something.
I've had my pants rip in public.
I was born with a disease/impairment.
I've broken a bone.
I've gotten stitches/staples.
I've had my tonsils removed.
I've sat in a doctor's office/emergency room with a friend.
I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
I had a serious surgery.
I've had chicken pox.
I've had measles.
I've driven over 200 miles in one day.
I've been on a plane.
I've been to Canada.
I've been to Mexico.
I've been to Niagra Falls.
I've been to Japan.
I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
I've been to Europe
I've been to Africa.
I've been to Hawaii.
I've gotten lost in my city.
I've seen a shooting star.
I've wished on a shooting star.
I've seen a meteor shower.
I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
I've kicked a guy where it hurts.
I've been to a casino.
I've been skydiving.
I've gone skinny dipping.
I've played spin the bottle.
I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour
I've crashed a car.
I've been skiing.
I've been in a play.
I've met someone in person from Facebook.
I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
I've seen the Northern lights.
I've sat on a roof top at night.
I've played chicken.
I've played a prank on someone
I've ridden in a taxi.
I've seen Rocky Horror Picture Show.
I've eaten sushi.
I've been snowboarding.
I'm single.
I'm in a relationship.
I'm engaged.
I'm married.
I've gone on a blind date.
I've been the dumped more than the dumper.
I miss someone right now.
I have a fear of abandonment.
I've gotten divorced.
I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
I've kept something from a past relationship.
I've had a crush on someone of the same sex.
I've had a crush on a teacher.
I've been kissed in the rain.
I've hugged a stranger.
I have kissed a stranger.
I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
I've snuck out of my house.
I have lied to my parents about where I am.
I am keeping a secret from the world.
I've cheated while playing a game.
I've run a red light.
I've been suspended from school.
I've witnessed a crime.
I've been in a fist fight.
I've been arrested.
I've passed out from drinking.
I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
I've smoked.
I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
I've eaten mushrooms.
I've popped E.
I've inhaled Nitrous.
I've done hard drugs.
I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
I have 3 pills at a time no problem.
I have been diagnosed with depression.
I have been diagnosed with one or more anxiety disorder.
I've taken an anti-depressant.
I've slept an entire day without needing to go pee.
I've hurt myself on purpose.
I've woken up crying.
I'm afraid of dying.
I hate funerals.
Someone close to me has committed suicide.
I've planned my own suicide.
I've attempted suicide.
I've written a eulogy for myself.
I own over 5 rap CDs.
I own an IPod or an MP3 player.
I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
I own something from Hot Topic.
I own something from Pac Sun.
I collect comic books

Pillaged from Rabbi_Tom...

Yeah, lets see how this goes.


YOU JUST WOKE UP NAKED IN BED NEXT TO ME..... using only 3 words, what would you say to me??

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