Happy anniversary mom and dad!

Chillin' on the porch with Chico

The little dog is Chico... he's related to the family, it's complicated, but trust me, he's a Romero somehow.

Also pictured are my mom and dad, and mom, dad and Adro sharing a laugh. It was perfect, when they arrived on Saturday, the weather was so nice, we just grabbed a few Boulevard Wheats and relaxed on the front porch. You couldn't ask for a nicer, more relaxing Saturday afternoon. And, sorry, but Evey wasn't there (she was at the parade). So that made it REALLY relaxing, as in, we didn't have to chase her explorin' butt all over the place. We could just chill...

Happy birthday Dad!

My Dad came up over the weekend to celebrate his birthday with us... I think this was all he really wanted on his birthday -- a photo of him with his three grandkids.

Looks good! They sort of look like a super-hero team, don't they? I think Jett knew what he was doing when he was flexing for this photo. Jett's like, the strong guy of the super team... Marina has the cat claws she's showing off... Evey has the mind blasts that she's contemplating... and my Dad is like the Professor X of the group, just sitting back and nodding approvingly.

Our drive-thru window

This is unusual, but our house -- one of the oldest in Lawrence, dating back to the 1870s -- has a drive-thru window.



I asked the mother-in-law about this window a while back. Judy knows a lot about the history of this house; she spent a few of her early childhood years living in this house before moving next door. Judy told me some renters installed the window, it was an older couple who liked to keep tabs on the neighbors. It was Judy's theory that this drive-thru window, which is about 10 feet from the ground outside, was good for... spying.

Evey likes to spy through this window as well. It's perfect for her, too, as the washing machine is right there, and she can stand on top of it (with parental supervision, of course) and stick her head out the window and see the world.

I've included a couple photos of the view from outside looking up at Evey. Do you think she'd be happy to know there was a giant grasshopper above her head when I snapped this photo? Probably, actually. She has her dad's curiosity when it comes to strange insects and animals. I've also included a video of Evey saying a few words before switching to sign language on me, and then switching to simple, "throw your hands in the air, and wave 'em like you just don't care," which is a universal language, after all. Yes, Evey is multilingual. English, Spanish, American Sign, and Rapper.

Congrats to Brandon and Anne

On the arrival of their daughter, Lillie Mae.

She's... 6-weeks-old now?

I've known Bauer since I was in elementary school... we were neighbors growing up. Great to see my old friend enjoying fatherhood.

Bauer... now a dad!

This photo basically a reminder to post a few photos of Bauer's new daughter, Lillie, tomorrow!

Sheesh, I'm unorganized...

Best line of the night (@ Monday Night Football at Wayne and Larry's): "Did Cro-magnon get another interception?"

Ryno, asking if Antonio Cromartie got another pick off of Brett Favre.

I do have new stuff... new photos, new content... I'll have something good for you regulars... all two of you... TOMORROW!

Congrats to Joc, tell her what she's won!

Hey-oh! Congrats to Jocilyn, she is the winner, winner chicken dinner! Of the name-that-restaurant contest! She correctly guessed that we were at Vermont Street BBQ!

What does she win?!? How's about... a $25 gift certificate to Vermont Street BBQ! I'm not joking! WOW!!!

The photos are of Evey (two times, expressing her overall shock and awe of the prize), a photo of how close I came to birdie-ing the same hole two times in a row (No. 12 at Alvamar Public -- I played the back nine two times in a row) and a photo I took at Astro Kitty Comics the other day (are they EVER open?) I'm sure Jai has already seen this, but I just wonder if he'd ever imagine one of his comics (El Diablo) would be on the top of a sign that also was promoting the Watchmen and the Spirit?!? WOW! Congrats on this book, Jai (available in comic shops NOW!)

Name this restaurant

First one with the right guess in the comments section gets a prize.

Some rainbow!

We were treated to yet another awesome rainbow in Lawrence on Sunday night. The photo doesn't do it justice -- it was a nice one. I took a few photos as well as a video that also doesn't do it justice. It was a complete rainbow, and it also was a double rainbow. Just more proof that Lawrence, Kan., is God's favorite college town.

Evey talkin'

I'm not gonna lie -- this is a long one. It's a little over 4 minutes. But there are a few solid laughs in it if you're a fan of Evey. And if you're at this site, I'm assuming you are.

Evey and Adro on the bus

This was taken last weekend as we rode the shuttle bus to the KU game. Evey had a good time.

Great weekend here, hope you had one too. Feels like we got lots done, but we also had some time to relax. We were scheduled to head down to Mulvane to see my folks, but we cancelled at the last minute. The tornado warnings and flash flooding warnings were enough to keep us from going.

Congrats to David and C.C., who got married this weekend!

Not even 2 yet

And already a better dancer than her dad.



Have a great weekend everyone!

Rock Chalk, '64 Impala

This is Lindsey, Sadie, Evey and me at the opening KU football game. As you can see, it was a little warm that day, and Evey also had just ripped out one of her pigtail holder thingies.

Here's a mind-blowing fact for you... Evey is almost two... has been to three KU football games in her life. And she's never... seen... KU... lose!

Hey, random question: Do you know anyone who has empty garage space in Lawrence and would be willing to rent it out? I want to store my 64 Impala soon. Email me if you know someone. Thanks!

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/LL Cool J

I watched an episode of "Sons of Anarchy" on FX tonight... not bad. Not enough to really bring me back for more though.

But I did catch this promo, and it had me cracking up! It's for the return of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX, which I highly recommend! The video is a spoof of LL Cool J's "Going back to Cali." It looks like something Solo and I would have tried to pull off by now if we were still making videos like we did in high school. Well, we would have left out the gay dudes. But it's still hilarious!

Here is the YouTube video.

Here's the link to the original video -- way back in 1989! -- by LL.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia... coming back with new episodes next Thursday!

New toy!

Yup, we got a new toy at the Jones casa... it's a KEGERATOR!

I'll have the complete story up here eventually (I'm writing the long version up for Pulp Legacy # 43) but for now, I'll just say this: IT RULES!!!

Me and Adro got it for each other as an anniversary gift to each other. Yeah, I know, it's still a month to our 2-year. But we couldn't wait!

So far I think it's great. We've got Boulevard Wheat on it, and it's soooooo good. We've enjoyed it at the last two tailgate parties at my house, and it was a big hit.

I've also noticed we've had an uptick in the number of friends who 'drop by.' A coincidence? I think not!

Old school

Seems like 100 years ago...

Great weekend!

KU football, some NFL, lots of relaxing... I never even got out of my sweats today!

Abbreviated post today, I'm going to bed early... lazy Sunday!

Perfect SNL skit

I was inspired by McCain's speech tonight... inspired to draw a few cartoons!

Me and Adrianne were watching it, and we couldn't help but laugh at how bad the backgrounds were for McCain early in the speech. The green screen and the blue screen were especially bad, and so was the field of sunflowers.

I think Saturday Night Live needs to pounce on this. You have McCain, and he's giving his speech. They cut away to the crowd. Cut back, and McCain has a new background, something bad, like the green screen. Cut away to crowd. Come back to McCain, now he has something slightly more ridiculous behind him... Adro suggested a cat eating spaghetti (from Talk Soup, I guess) and that would work. So would anything crazy, like... well, like I've drawn it here.

Thank you, Republican National Convention, for inspiring me to get out the drawing pad... it's been years, probably since college, since I've drawn a political cartoon!

Republicans! Pheh.

Photo of me and Evey at the KU game last Saturday...

Watched most of the Republican Convention tonight. Had it on in the background while I worked, at least. Some quick thoughts (I know, politics....)

Palin did well, she's a good speaker. I thought she was too sarcastic, though. Seemed like she was running for student body president with all the flippant remarks, rather than vice president. I thought it was smart when she started talking about children with disablities, if I were her, I'd beat that drum.

I thought Rudy was bad. Thought his speech was bad. He set it up nicely, but then it went nowhere. He basically told me I needed to vote for McCain because he was a war prisoner. I absolutely respect McCain, but Rudy can give me more reasons than that... after all, his people voted for W for some reason, it sure as hell wasn't because of his military record. Also, Rudy came across as rude to me, when he just started laughing about how terrible of a candidate Obama was. He seemed kind of sinister up there, laughing like a fool. It's like he's trying to appeal to all the Red Staters who might be trying to come to a decision by making them think Obama is such a stupid choice, they need to never tell anyone they were considering him. Also, did Rudy have a slight lisp? Either that, or he was buzzed. He may have been buzzed, that would have explained the laughing.

Huckabee? Eh, he's fine. Didn't move me or anything. I did think his final story about the veterans bringing the desks to the kids was rather weak. But, hey, whatever. It was a story.

I thought Romney was terrible. He did a lot of the scary Republican stuff... he's the kind of guy I watch, and it spooks me to think that some of my friends may be watching him and saying, "yup, that's right, Mit."

At the end, the McCain-obot came out on the stage and systematically gave handshakes/hugs. I wonder where the real McCain was that was so important they had to send in the robot version? Or maybe there was a security threat, hence, the robot. Sadly, they forgot to program the McCain-obot with any parting comments, like, "Goodnight," or, "God bless America!" He just said, "did we pick the right vice presidential candidate or what?" And then the poor TV crews kept on him as he rolled around the stage, hands never lifting higher than his shoulders. It was an awkward ending, but robots have never been that good at parting shots, with the exception of Arnold.

Happy birthday Adro!

It went by quietly (we celebrated on Monday at T-Rex in the Legends -- that dinosaur themed restaurant next door to Dave and Buster's) but me and Evey still want to wish Adro a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Who's laughing now?

This weekend was the 7th Annual John Wake Laugh Olympics. We had 61 people involved, and raised... over $7,000 for charity!!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out, showed up, donated, thought about us, exchanged a high-five, bought a raffle ticket, bought a beer, punched a punching bag, spilled a beer and threw up! (I think at least five people can claim to have accomplished all of the above!)

The day started off at Orchards Golf Course. From there, we went to Wayne and Larry's to punch a punching bag and see who could hit it the hardest (on a 1,000-point scale, as measured by a computer). After we all hurt our wrists by punching the bag too hard, we went and played pool. From there, the party bus took us all to Rick's Place, where we played pool, shuffleboard and darts while eating a huge meal donated by Lone Steer BBQ and Peking Taste.

And did I already mention -- over $7,000 for charity? Not bad for a day-long party, huh?

You can check out http://www.laugholympics.net/ for more information eventually. For now, I'll post some photos here.