September 22, 2011

I’m taking tonight off from work, because tomorrow I’m flying back to Peoria to see my family and go to a wedding. I have a car service coming at 6:30 AM, which means I have to get up at 5:30 AM which means I have to start drinking right now to pass out get to bed early. So I thought I’d just take a few random shots around the apartment and then start boozing it up heavily getting ready to go to sleep.

Here's Gumby in his chair. He's going to stay back here in NY and watch my apartment. I hope he doesn't have any wild parties while I'm away.

Gumby in a cup...

Gumby in two cups and Pokey!

Presenting the entire Gumby family! They're bendable and poseable. And they are bad-ass motherfuckers!

And here's Gumby looking down at the two flashlights that Britta and Tom brought me when they were here a little bit ago. I forgot to thank them in that post, so I'm doing it now. Thanks, Britta and Tom! I'll be thinking of you during the next power outtage!

Here's a vintage cover of Creem magazine with Joan Jett on it. I think I've posted it before, but it's worth a second viewing. It's Joan Jett after all!

And another shot of Joan Jett.

Yeah Yeah Yeah!

And while we're looking at cool bands in my apartment, here's the brand new CD by The Handcuffs, "Waiting For The Robot." It's their best collection of tunes yet and you have to own it, that's all there is to it! It's available at iTunes and CD Baby. Check it out or I'll come to your house and drink all of your beer and have sex with some of your food.

I couldn't get a good shot of the cover, so I scanned it in. Very cool! Nice legs...and your's aren't too shabby either, Chloe! Har dee har har! Goodnight everybody and see you tomorrow after dark.

Further reading: The Handcuffs Discography, Atlanta Examiner and Green Light Go.

You Might Also Like: Hop Sing, Hop on Pop and Hop Stop.

You don’t have to keep asking if we’ve met before,
All that small talk really gets to be a bore.

(Surprise link...click on it...I dare you!)

March 23, 2011

Wandering—10:49 pm
Times Square
Okay, I’m actually writing this introduction after I went out tonight. I was going to try and get photos of something that has now been postponed for about a week. I can’t write about it, but will next week. I know this is all mysterious, but that kind of adds to the fun of it. I hope I can pull off what I want to pull off and I’ll let you know what’s going on next week. Till then, here’s some random photos of me wandering around in Times Square after what I first attempted to do didn’t work out, but hopefully it will next week. Oh, the mystery of it all! (And those of you in the blogosphere who may have figured out what I’m doing, don’t let the cat out of the bag, please?)

And we're off on another chilly night. I can't wait for the spring to get here and it gets warmer outside.

Look at this horny devil!

And here we are in the heart of Times Square, sadly a place that is never really dark.

This was a funny photo to take. I asked the guy if I could take his photo and he happily agreed. Then when I put the camera up, he hid his face with his hand. A true Sean Penn moment.

This guy made me think of Tiki Bar Susie and her love for horses. Sorry you're trapped in one of the worst places of New York big fella! Try and escape soon!

Times Square Tads!

After what I came here for went south for the time being, I wandered into a souvenir shop. Of course there's t-shirts in here.

Alert the media, the Statue of Liberty has shrunk!

This little piggy loves New York.

A bottle opener and lighter all in one, who could ask for anything more?

I was pissed there wasn't a "Marty Ave." Oh well, no money for you!

Hey, hey they're The Monkees and people say they monkey around. Unless you buy them though, it's highly unlikely that they may be coming to your town.

And of course the tour must end with an obligatory souvenir gift shop mirror shot.

And yes, I did get caught up in the moment and purchased a few items myself...

I got (from left), an I heart NY pen, a bottle opener and coaster I heart NY set, an I heart NY bottle opener (I need to start buying bottles of beer instead of cans and an I heart NY piggy bank. I heart my purchases. This post will be continued next week. Goodnight everybody and see you tomorrow after dark.

Further reading: Spy Vs. Spy, Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Myteries, ? and The Mysterians and Mystery Science Theater 3000.

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First Thing I Said When I Woke Up Today
“Fuck.”
Next thing I said when I realized I had no diet Mountain Dew: “Fuck!”
What I said when I accidentally slammed my toe into the corner of one of the wooden beam that holds up my loft bed: “FUCK!”
What I said while going to the bathroom, four minutes later: Nothing. I’m almost always silent while doing my business and usually read. Today it was “Catcher in the Rye” which I bought the other night at the Strand bookstore.
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Nightcap

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Bonus Photos From Clacky At Bunt Custers!

Back when I was doing the 365 bars, I posted a blog entry from "Jerry's Bar" featuring some custom made coasters at the basement bar. MAD commenter and blogger, Tim "Clacky" Clack asked if there was any way I could send him some for his Bunt Custer's backyard bar in Australia and I dutifully sent some off along with a copy of my old magazine, fishwrap. Below are some photos and captions that Clacky sent back. Enjoy!

Where's my Fishwrap and Jerry's coasters!

Ladies and Gentleblokes, from a whirlwind tour of Peoria, Illinois, New York City and various outlets for registered mail, I present beer coasters c/o Jerry Wombacher and fishwrap Magazine c/o MAD Marty Wombacher!

The King, Jerry's and I.

More proof of their arrival.

Money shot!

Crazy old magazine filling my head with nonsense. Yes. Rat Commie Bastard.