A couple of days ago I showed that LootCrate for nerds

that arrived for my son. He opened it and here are a couple

of things that were in it. First up are some dice that came in

a little velvet(ine) drawstring bag. They are "Scissors Rock

Paper" dice that you can roll in lieu of using your hands.

Kind of neat in a conversation piece sort of way.

 

And this guy... THIS guy is fun. He is this little ant like character

that runs on batteries and is crazy fast. He never gets stuck at

walls or anything and is really fun to watch and run from.

I told ya, nerd stuff.

These look like really old cattle chutes. They are

just down the street from where I fill up with gas.

While standing in front of this fence I have the

crazy feeling that I am being watched.

I bought Ringo Starr's Icon CD. Who doesn't

love Ringo Starr? What? You? Oh... sorry.

Well I've been wanting him for a good price and

$7.00 was pretty good for 11 hits. On a shallow note,

I think Ringo has become really handsome with age.

 

The Easter stuff is out at Walmart (I resisted any

candy this time around) and I found this sign in

that aisle. I bought it for my son... for fun.

I like this picture my camera

took of the moon.

 

Around El Rancho De La Tex today...

I love beautiful rock and I love succulents and

I love succulents that grow out of rock.

It appears that some little critter has been having

his way with a locally grown macadamia nut.

Today I have a little hodgepodge of stuff here at El Rancho De La Tex.

It is downright chilly outside. Beautiful clouds over the mountains.

Another of those "lootcrate" for nerds arrived for my son today.

We will have to get that to him to open. He gave me that cool

Star Wars comic book out of the last one. Chinese fortune

read: "May you live in interesting times." It's happening man,

it's happening.

A couple of boxes that my beloved skulls came in.

Cramped quarters to be certain.

And what I am really hoping for is that tonight, late, there will be

some of this German chocolate cake left to eat.

Oh man. It's good.... with a

capital GOOD.

This is a fun day. I may have more hodgepodge later.

Well, that's the end of the road.

We've seen this Ghostface before. We've seen this E.T.

before. But we've not seen them since they decided to

pal around.

If you can't stop, smile on the way by!

Just fooling. You had better stop.

I had thought that this structure in Julian California was

one of their icons. Sometime back I found some information

about it, but I for the life of me cannot find it again. I cannot

find anything about it at all. So, I guess icon is out the window.

 Oh, and I bought this really pretty bandanna at Walmart today.
It's hanging in my shower to dry as I was hand washing the
Walmart out of  it. It was only a dollar, so what the hay. They
can be used for so many different things.

Here are a couple of my Queen concert ticket stubs. One is 1976

and the other is around the same time period. I saw them I think

three times at the Santa Monica Civic and I was practically sitting

in Freddie Mercury's lap each time. Not many people knew who

they were in those days. Stone Cold Crazy was a highlight.

I've heard no good things about this movie but it's

an "at the end of the" movie and those are very intriguing.

So for $5 I bought it. I watched it. It was okay. I kind

of like Jennifer Lawrence. But don't pay more than $5 if

you want to buy it. Better yet, hold out for $3 at Big Lots.

Sometimes when I am hungry, like today, I

like to revisit past glorious meals. Behold

the Wienerschnitzel hot dog. I would like

one now. That would be good.

I went out today to get my new Becker BK14 Eskabar

knife dirty. I cut a couple of small logs in half...

...and I did some batoning on a couple of smaller sticks. I found

some nice tinder inside them. This wood is pretty dry. The BK14

is outstanding. The edge held very nicely and is still plenty danged

sharp after all of the chopping. I'm loving this knife more and more.

 

I also love cute little cacti.

The little insect trap that can bring

fruit production to it's knees.

Today was warm and beautiful, even at Walmart.

I pass by these rocks from time to time.

When I see them I always think to myself, "They could

have done a bit better in the attractive rock department."

P.S. Happy Valentine's Day.

Happy Friday The 13th, February 2015!

In the picture above is my Cinema of Fear 3.75 inch

Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees figure.

Have a great Friday the 13th!

A local newspaper rack. It helps to be bilingual.

I've been waiting for this one. Nighcrawler. I wanted to see it

in the theater and wasn't able to. I hear it's pretty good. Some

say one of the best of 2014. And again, I think Jake Gyllenhaal

does some really good things. And The Simpsons Season Fifteen

finally came down in price. $8.99 at Target. One day I will have

all of The Simpsons.

Savor the day! I'm on my way to...

...doing just that! M-m-m-m-m. Bacon.

Target Restroom.

This is just so wrong.

A year or two or three ago I spotted this little

M&M's Blockbuster box when I was shopping around

for used DVDs. All it had in it was a regular bag of M&Ms

but this little tin box is great. You can't tell by the photo but

it is all embossed. I use it to store my movie ticket stubs.

I went into to town to eat at Carl's Jr. When I got there,

the guy was locking the front door. I said, "Hey, the sign says

you're open 24 hours." He said, "Yes, but not in a row."

Your suspicions are entirely correct. I pinched that
joke from the very funny comedian, Steven Wright.

I finally found The Lone Ranger (2013) for a good price. This

thing just would not come down. I wanted it, but not for no

$27.00. I saw it in the theater and it was... okay. I want to see it

again. I also got Spinal Tap on DVD for like $2.97. I want to

watch this one with my son.

 

And speaking of The Lone Ranger... Below are pictures of the

movie's costumes. They are on display at the Gene Autry Museum

of Western Heritage and I was able to take the pictures on my

visit last August.

First up is Tonto's costume. Johnny Depp played the part on this

go 'round. They had virtually no information as to the authenticity of

the materials used or anything specific about either of the costumes.

 

For all I know this knife made from a railroad spike is

made of plastic. It looks real enough, but.... who knows.

 

 And the Lone Ranger was played by Armie Hammer. I have no idea the

brand of the pistol and I could not make out the maker of the leather.

Just a little disappointing.

 

One thing I cannot figure out is why the hammer is back on this pistol.

I don't believe there are any other pistols displayed with the hammer

back, nor would there be a reason for it. Could it have something to

do with Armie's last name? Nawww...   Anyway, I did enjoy seeing

these costumes. I always enjoy seeing movie costumes and props.

 

I have left the photos pretty danged large if you would like

to open them up in a new window to explore.

~ Flag Etiquette - Standards of Respect ~

The American flag should never be used for advertising

purposes in any manner whatsoever.

 I don't usually post license plates, but there is no way

I can't share this one. I bet the waiting line for this Star

Wars license plate would be pretty dang long.

I've heard a lot about TUSK, both good and bad

(mostly not so great), and I have been holding out for

weeks, but my (Human Centipede like) curiosity is getting

the best of me, so here it is.

I also shoplifted this bottle of Hoppe's (pronounced

hop-eez if you please) gun oil. That's right, I stole it.

I didn't mean to. I forgot to put it on the "belt" and

I walked out with it in the bottom of my cart. My bad.

I will make good on it next week when I go back. I may

be a few things, but thief ain't one of 'em.

I just noticed something in the background of

this picture...
 

 Spa-a-a-a-rta!

Pa left the wagon out on Hole 8 again.

Par for the course.

~ Lopez Market ~

I went to see American Sniper.