Patio For Four

We haven't heard from field correspondent, Stroker in a while but he's back.  He snapped this in Kansas City and sent it my way.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

I think I take exception to nearly all of the words on that sign: I see no "garden"; I'm not sure I'd call it a "patio" and it does not appear "open".  I will concede that the time is "now".  There is a picture of a much nicer patio on that sign so maybe this is just a teaser patio for wherever that one is.

Most Scams Are Not This Honest

My niece, The Niece, took this picture and sent it to me.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

This is one of the best money makers I've seen in years.  This beverage machine is not working but please DO USE it.  Please continue to put money into it while not receiving any product. And anyone who is foolish enough to go to Ops, I'm sure they'll just take your money and not give you anything either.

Maybe It's A Prototype

Long time contributor, Griz, told Mrs. Griz to take this picture and send it to me.  He delegates well.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that's an aftermarket structure.  What gives me that feeling is the teeny tiny air conditioning unit.  Also, the unopenable door.  And the security light.  And the dryer vent over the tire.  And the fact that it looks so top-heavy that it would fall over changing lanes.  But that's all.

Stuck In The Middle With You

Our newest field correspondent, Gnome, snapped this pic.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

I'm certain there are jokers in that vehicle to the right.

Next Week: Navel Lint Sculptors

I wasn't intending to do a series on the Expo Center reader board but Outlaw send me a second one.  

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He writes:  Has the expo center really run out of events that they have to host?  The Aladdin lamp collectors and now this?

Now, I understand that caring for the elderly is a serious and important responsibility and when they are frail it is even more difficult prospect.  The people who devote their lives to that deserve everyone's respect and admiration.

But, come on,  yelling "WELCOME FRAIL ELDERLY CONFERENCE" is absolutely going to get some attention here.

Jafar Would Be Simply Giddy

Regular contributor, Outlaw, snapped this picture and sent it my way.

He writes: So this is happening.  I bet it's a bunch of nerdy men wearing those little shoes with the curled up toes, baggy PJ bottoms and doing their best Genie impressions in the voice of Robin Williams.

I think it looks a bit roomy to me.  If I recall correctly, your average genie only needs an itty bitty living space.

Just Like With Sex, Apologize First

I've driven past this hotel chain's sign more times than I can count but I finally read it the other day.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

It's not a great comfort when a hotel has a permanent sign that basically says, "We're going to screw up but, don't worry,  we'll try to fix it."  What mottoes did they pass on?  Mayhap I shall hypothesize:
 - "Friendliest Bedbugs In Town!"
 - "All Rooms Now Include Doors (for a reasonable up-charge)"
 - "Don't Worry, We Fired That Guy"

And for the inevitable questions, no I do not know what an "AIK" is and why you can get unlimited WiFi with one.

The Best Part Of Waking Up Is Africa In Your Cup

This is bag of coffee that my boss bought off the interwebs.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

That line right below the name, Big Bang (heh!), reads "Brilliant Blend with Natural Ethiopia".  Let me reiterate: WITH Ethiopia.  I'm not sure how any product can contain a country, natural or otherwise, other than literally putting soil in it.  Don't get me wrong, it's very good coffee.  I'm just pleased that they put the two main ingredients on the front of the package.

I Truly Hope This Was Just An Oversight

I saw this stack of calendars when I was at a local business a couple weeks ago. Click the picture to enbiggen.

These are provided by a local insurance agent and they want to make your Mondays better by putting little quips on those days such as "Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home" and "You never truly understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother".  I'll just let you check out what's on the 16th.

A New New-And-Improved

Our newest field correspondent, Little Mamma, took this pic and sent it my way.  Click the picture to enbiggen.

Looky what we have here.  It's Van Camp's new original recipe baked beans!  Or is that original new recipe baked beans?  Whichever it is, it's the newest, most originalist, baked-beanyist recipe you'll find in a can today.