tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119774232024-03-13T11:35:08.621-05:00Zzakk's GarageThe Fucked-Up Shit I Find In TexasKeith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.comBlogger377125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-78952274583258682712015-08-02T23:13:00.002-05:002015-08-19T00:40:01.147-05:00Don't Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtvX7Iw0LuOOItbmzNfUTiXdaJW6EIIUuC3tW5vrwusCoGpSfhedtlc9LYYwdYP2paUoqx75G2xwBjGKRVaGXRul7L4mTCVJ4kT1E5Ek6iEeiNBKulenIxIPcaQ9HLcPs0j6n/s1600/2015keithalank.dontwalk01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtvX7Iw0LuOOItbmzNfUTiXdaJW6EIIUuC3tW5vrwusCoGpSfhedtlc9LYYwdYP2paUoqx75G2xwBjGKRVaGXRul7L4mTCVJ4kT1E5Ek6iEeiNBKulenIxIPcaQ9HLcPs0j6n/s320/2015keithalank.dontwalk01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Bandera Rd @ Seneca, June 28.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqxnBWMii81NKqTles1sZEaiWXKqYD8UEcy5xg00BARuw8PLTWPRQd69-3F2ZjQHnFuUjwCBSo8BJae1bU_a2nHJGxcxiOfdVfBywgM0FVBOh5Dv_b2HIl7TOWKBr7fXchLuS/s1600/2015keithalank.dontwalk02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqxnBWMii81NKqTles1sZEaiWXKqYD8UEcy5xg00BARuw8PLTWPRQd69-3F2ZjQHnFuUjwCBSo8BJae1bU_a2nHJGxcxiOfdVfBywgM0FVBOh5Dv_b2HIl7TOWKBr7fXchLuS/s320/2015keithalank.dontwalk02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Bandera Rd @ Seneca, July 2.<br />
<br />
Pretend there's another photo dated August 2, because this WALK signal is still laying down on the job.<br />
<br />
<br />
A few miles away--Evers Rd @ Wurzbach:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipth3BydRRTXFlILAUGJ3px_akw9Wo-O2GRNUl8hdZzIfK2OULqsGy4zKDQxe8iZBZu2LW760kgbU0FPawfeEXnwnvaCCDuQLBwhud1osBnv-eqottTFk9MNg2M7wS3aZfq-m4/s1600/2015keithalank.dontwalk03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipth3BydRRTXFlILAUGJ3px_akw9Wo-O2GRNUl8hdZzIfK2OULqsGy4zKDQxe8iZBZu2LW760kgbU0FPawfeEXnwnvaCCDuQLBwhud1osBnv-eqottTFk9MNg2M7wS3aZfq-m4/s320/2015keithalank.dontwalk03.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<u style="font-weight: bold;">UPDATE 8/15/2015:</u> Both the "WALK" signal and the red turn signal have been fixed. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Looks like this blog gets more traffic than I thought. </div>
<br />Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-2558316005724274412013-08-08T03:07:00.001-05:002013-08-08T03:07:04.739-05:00Parked Chariot?Spotted this a few days ago in a Target parking lot:
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIERs_RnTOCRMp-K704ZA6Lsj4xyr2fVPljxFDWvC8gDfrTF07_Q15DAEQ5gdpQW3BRAysXIOSGyo_O71MJBrfbkF3OQxy7Ib5mdELAtJnTzMfzpKSQ1E-eG3dnojFBeDPhiv/s1600/views20130805_194633.0800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIERs_RnTOCRMp-K704ZA6Lsj4xyr2fVPljxFDWvC8gDfrTF07_Q15DAEQ5gdpQW3BRAysXIOSGyo_O71MJBrfbkF3OQxy7Ib5mdELAtJnTzMfzpKSQ1E-eG3dnojFBeDPhiv/s320/views20130805_194633.0800.jpg" /></a></div>
Thinking Ben-Hur, plus some of the crappier early '70s cartoons that seemingly inspired the Burt Reynolds Cannonball Run movies.
<i><b>Just because I posted something new after 28 months doesn't mean I'm resurrecting this blog!</b></i>
We'll have to wait and see...
Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-61119664781606618782011-04-07T01:25:00.003-05:002011-04-07T01:28:13.355-05:00Spell Check<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktf2GcsWe7gmhPYKSMqnXL5Ht5Yjg26EGvyRLBWP8u9DGrTxh5JA39Kx6v2fLGcWC3tR5sHs7CZ3y5HVkSW93bjxJ1c5YjnCCVM9Ilyvb6TjUvCqAVN4rT-hul0rNe5q1DBiz/s1600/zzakk.spelling2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktf2GcsWe7gmhPYKSMqnXL5Ht5Yjg26EGvyRLBWP8u9DGrTxh5JA39Kx6v2fLGcWC3tR5sHs7CZ3y5HVkSW93bjxJ1c5YjnCCVM9Ilyvb6TjUvCqAVN4rT-hul0rNe5q1DBiz/s320/zzakk.spelling2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592724125814052178" /></a> <br />At least the ones facing the highway and parking lot were correct.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-81102540191929397152011-03-26T22:36:00.000-05:002011-03-26T22:37:12.476-05:00Good Advice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2aDLg4MeJSu_bsBnx2b8Wh688UJwEIhuV8LikPhWhSn09ZS10D5CVUzFp8nr46uPVpNc5mPDjWOt5y70XOt-DZgIa3v7jKimNSSqObCGqCWc6PusE2BxMy03TU-Yio4xGSNG/s1600/zzakk.rattlesnakes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2aDLg4MeJSu_bsBnx2b8Wh688UJwEIhuV8LikPhWhSn09ZS10D5CVUzFp8nr46uPVpNc5mPDjWOt5y70XOt-DZgIa3v7jKimNSSqObCGqCWc6PusE2BxMy03TU-Yio4xGSNG/s320/zzakk.rattlesnakes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588598598130136450" /></a>Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-34034615318036618442011-03-15T23:23:00.004-05:002011-03-15T23:29:11.059-05:00Beer Babes 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0IhuB59T9kIZ48KGZT-vY0U4F32b2WJvLx1rv3s092pc-5Ft7R_glDBMOQx_3AUnAVP-SYuRJ2_l19fYRr9hznSwTWk-S6G7x8-YQxcgteqf-clsBcAG27cU4-Co1GEX-rFw/s1600/zzakk.hotpants3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0IhuB59T9kIZ48KGZT-vY0U4F32b2WJvLx1rv3s092pc-5Ft7R_glDBMOQx_3AUnAVP-SYuRJ2_l19fYRr9hznSwTWk-S6G7x8-YQxcgteqf-clsBcAG27cU4-Co1GEX-rFw/s320/zzakk.hotpants3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584528906378892210" /></a> <br />My beer cans keep bringing out new pinup girls in shorts. <br />I used this as an excuse to showcase some brand-new leaves on a potted ivy because it's <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spring</span> and I'm enjoying it as hard as I can. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-2264870891547900122011-02-17T00:21:00.003-06:002011-02-17T00:27:40.155-06:00Fire Or Ice?We were at a party for the AFC Championship game. <br />The host used a fire pit for icing down the beers. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjUiggBWpxaQ3NA3f9PUDpVWK4lo-TfrC6qTW-3JC9TVJNS0Dl2erdtHfUE4iDlBpTRaG_te5MVbK8_2P5VYk4tMC5HBp62vm8PxbFsJwbQYbb12GhLjPYmwiPRhzY4ZJDgki/s1600/zzakk.fire2ice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjUiggBWpxaQ3NA3f9PUDpVWK4lo-TfrC6qTW-3JC9TVJNS0Dl2erdtHfUE4iDlBpTRaG_te5MVbK8_2P5VYk4tMC5HBp62vm8PxbFsJwbQYbb12GhLjPYmwiPRhzY4ZJDgki/s320/zzakk.fire2ice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574540076432785058" /></a> <br />It was cold enough outside to keep those bottles chilled without any ice at all, so obviously a fire would have been most welcome. <br /><br />On the other hand, what do I care? <br />I didn't drink anything that night. <br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-73495705357531984352011-02-04T00:32:00.002-06:002011-03-15T23:30:01.235-05:00Beer Babes 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNbBkZq89-5X495vQNFuP7YWDzlmIKtlJ970RoP0A8a5aki4biJgRoM5r1mBK4Ru1MC5tLEMyztVSwHJDkEi-vXWzieTd3TndUnPLFYiXs-eW9D1EWuHb4xQORvy81koQDjdJ/s1600/zzakk.hotpants2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNbBkZq89-5X495vQNFuP7YWDzlmIKtlJ970RoP0A8a5aki4biJgRoM5r1mBK4Ru1MC5tLEMyztVSwHJDkEi-vXWzieTd3TndUnPLFYiXs-eW9D1EWuHb4xQORvy81koQDjdJ/s320/zzakk.hotpants2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569718843134593890" /></a>It's a little bit too cold to be wearing shorts, girl.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-26708604899915920572010-12-16T00:29:00.002-06:002010-12-16T00:32:35.807-06:00Have A Smoking ChristmasSeen at The Rim tonight: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzsjrWR3toC1EyRGUpJnsqxK50im843zvXo6q9TkeIUzUVTKm14Q8BjTrWdQsD4eQnNdVrza9-WepqMNm8uYXtFRAadBQhcIKOvCKY-Ks_kaHhKBosauL4s76xjrpRCmpzm3u/s1600/zzakk.smoking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzsjrWR3toC1EyRGUpJnsqxK50im843zvXo6q9TkeIUzUVTKm14Q8BjTrWdQsD4eQnNdVrza9-WepqMNm8uYXtFRAadBQhcIKOvCKY-Ks_kaHhKBosauL4s76xjrpRCmpzm3u/s320/zzakk.smoking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551163786671692722" /></a>We could see the smoke from a quarter mile away. <br />Thought someone was BBQing. <br />Pulled up and found out that the tree has so many lights they brought in a generator to power them all. <br />Needs a tune-up.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-74447535752017045002010-11-15T03:41:00.005-06:002010-11-15T03:59:05.689-06:00Beer Babes<span style="font-weight:bold;">You saw it here first!</span> <br />Pin-up girls on beer cans, courtesy the Miller Brewing Company. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtOK38rNfzdzPWflCdQ8-dS1hjSd68ktkKnK8XPolEpNANzb_haG5C-ha_dqOhQRksQPwMXL8wNX8JI4tYRTiDcIZDBaxlOGvzMngHH_asVp47Voe89vC3unZhfQp-adCec2Y/s1600/zzakk.hotpants.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtOK38rNfzdzPWflCdQ8-dS1hjSd68ktkKnK8XPolEpNANzb_haG5C-ha_dqOhQRksQPwMXL8wNX8JI4tYRTiDcIZDBaxlOGvzMngHH_asVp47Voe89vC3unZhfQp-adCec2Y/s320/zzakk.hotpants.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539709564038141234" /></a>When I spotted this interesting new development at HEB tonight, I could swear I heard the word <span style="font-style:italic;">slut</span> sotto voce, but I bought them anyway. <br /> <br />A sixer of the same pose gets old pretty quickly, though. <br />I hope "variety packs" aren't more expensive. <br /><br />Anyone caught whacking to a beer can will probably get a divorce but at least 27 high fives, 15 of which are done wrong where the initiator grabs the responder's fingers. <br />This is the main reason I love/hate watching Wheel Of Fortune... <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-27713681613130484182010-10-13T22:13:00.001-05:002010-10-13T22:17:14.085-05:00Comic Fun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9ZBILkFdsDJCLaIwlMqxQafXldJbF_9RkzDV6maqkHrbyHSHCQwojNi9gTEg3wdBK1qual2-JQqBYOo5NOccmZYtwHz2s4MKhPpX1d-AWl_4rOWH2US1Gb9LeH1aAGXK6Bjd/s1600/zzakk.math.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9ZBILkFdsDJCLaIwlMqxQafXldJbF_9RkzDV6maqkHrbyHSHCQwojNi9gTEg3wdBK1qual2-JQqBYOo5NOccmZYtwHz2s4MKhPpX1d-AWl_4rOWH2US1Gb9LeH1aAGXK6Bjd/s320/zzakk.math.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527735281083255394" /></a>Open to interpretation. <br />My thoughts run towards an indictment of our public schools.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-73895283283824784032010-10-06T22:52:00.002-05:002010-10-06T22:56:54.304-05:00Baby's ButtAid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH80-BeP9lpbfP24CZrrFa19Dc4l-hQppYW3HdEt4Tul2EuAOlKUr4acJ0pplrZf012nmLXPqm8dEG5EUfDZ6eqvxeRj9P04Atv_uvazAupRmrL10BoAjVShHXMdLk5RyhvRws/s1600/zzakk.babysbuttaid.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH80-BeP9lpbfP24CZrrFa19Dc4l-hQppYW3HdEt4Tul2EuAOlKUr4acJ0pplrZf012nmLXPqm8dEG5EUfDZ6eqvxeRj9P04Atv_uvazAupRmrL10BoAjVShHXMdLk5RyhvRws/s320/zzakk.babysbuttaid.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525147454481954082" /></a>I have no need for this product, but the packaging was irresistable. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Relief for the un-happy Butt!</span> <br />I know someone with an unhappy butt--unfortunately zinc oxide won't help them.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-45832708114907044412010-09-02T23:44:00.002-05:002010-09-02T23:49:53.448-05:00Fun Vehicles From Around The Web<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb8a_JwWa0CK6nSCvcy3c6ybvuKJI2HloX-tcIDAgztwIVyqB_R16UEfH-Kfp1AZJo3dZcmq7fZPcL_Iea0V7BlFVlNv0gq6T9UccuOyh0Qn6-v_TEOkbC3-bOVYeM8s8QX8C/s1600/361705255_tp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb8a_JwWa0CK6nSCvcy3c6ybvuKJI2HloX-tcIDAgztwIVyqB_R16UEfH-Kfp1AZJo3dZcmq7fZPcL_Iea0V7BlFVlNv0gq6T9UccuOyh0Qn6-v_TEOkbC3-bOVYeM8s8QX8C/s320/361705255_tp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512544454009306658" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLacpeN_LwbTC46ySMpc2RjALSP3VE_nwEaYV2CQqqkLvlz8XmGtJrufYexIRr6We93iQ_iCaU9nRDgXP8rN9BTivkN11IjJhtj0aHhNNNnCfQ3TABhDXdTdk96z7pTo6lvV8g/s1600/2296PlaneCar.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLacpeN_LwbTC46ySMpc2RjALSP3VE_nwEaYV2CQqqkLvlz8XmGtJrufYexIRr6We93iQ_iCaU9nRDgXP8rN9BTivkN11IjJhtj0aHhNNNnCfQ3TABhDXdTdk96z7pTo6lvV8g/s320/2296PlaneCar.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512544446201861842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEOvXjFfhwRu70iXoofuJdgS_zZcY3j0dhqpy06gLklh4f1rQjwpraClR-t85TuHSiOG69eQ7zWXHEjFuTxP8QFyVJOShIYdFvQh8QvYuf9Mp6mZ7Ss655o41zAOcV66-WC3j/s1600/1279936758225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEOvXjFfhwRu70iXoofuJdgS_zZcY3j0dhqpy06gLklh4f1rQjwpraClR-t85TuHSiOG69eQ7zWXHEjFuTxP8QFyVJOShIYdFvQh8QvYuf9Mp6mZ7Ss655o41zAOcV66-WC3j/s320/1279936758225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512544436401739922" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMlS6MWrNOhYsaejMJlOiwcLeTp19EJVs5S3TaRQ0bJdIKetun5j7gZWR5C34jwRDAq-J9GWUPIeue9z_gNMRa-Lg7A39QIm42Bg1g3WgGTpjCU2uBXRztYngGrxWFn8wWK_9/s1600/201003101426.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMlS6MWrNOhYsaejMJlOiwcLeTp19EJVs5S3TaRQ0bJdIKetun5j7gZWR5C34jwRDAq-J9GWUPIeue9z_gNMRa-Lg7A39QIm42Bg1g3WgGTpjCU2uBXRztYngGrxWFn8wWK_9/s320/201003101426.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512544421083841538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRv1XH7i6RmGRm_dEfkNFLcZWzfzQZ44cyxBn6IX6DZTp8AjPe852rMbFzLJWn56jBouTMIe7aMVTbx8XmlSDE3zaQZJgwF8d6_PwhWl4n8NqjtbXvitDsrJpf9X4cA9CrOtB/s1600/22961DC3Car.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRv1XH7i6RmGRm_dEfkNFLcZWzfzQZ44cyxBn6IX6DZTp8AjPe852rMbFzLJWn56jBouTMIe7aMVTbx8XmlSDE3zaQZJgwF8d6_PwhWl4n8NqjtbXvitDsrJpf9X4cA9CrOtB/s320/22961DC3Car.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512544409664243570" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Apparently, Blogger has fixed the glitch that always used to post your photo uploads in reverse order.</span> <br />Got to remember that.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-55403880721693965492010-08-30T00:16:00.002-05:002010-08-30T00:26:21.074-05:00Recycling RejectedThe trucks had already come to pick up recyclables, but they didn't take one of my neighbor's loads: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMUxmF2m7i3zSMnb4QoJcFTGWayiPPCCzVuhkCVGd_PJHLoZOjHztSW0CumgWnExdnDKNHU92QskGHtlXsmYTp0l4WEB25yOMCGlg05bt8sjv09Z6exlifF2BwUi05ct-vQ0o/s1600/zzakk.recycle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMUxmF2m7i3zSMnb4QoJcFTGWayiPPCCzVuhkCVGd_PJHLoZOjHztSW0CumgWnExdnDKNHU92QskGHtlXsmYTp0l4WEB25yOMCGlg05bt8sjv09Z6exlifF2BwUi05ct-vQ0o/s320/zzakk.recycle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511067626532392850" /></a> <br />Broken Rule #1: According to the guidelines, lids must be closed. <br />Which let the driver discover Broken Rule #2: Sticks and leaves aren't wanted at the recycling center. <br /><br />They would have gotten away with breaking #2 is they had only followed #1. <br />Just like driving drunk--if you respect the speed limit and use your signals and drive in a straight line (except on curves), you'll probably sleep at home instead of jail.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-17544501005983650302010-08-21T01:09:00.003-05:002010-08-21T01:15:17.173-05:00Spelling Disa(s)terRecent reciept from Northern Tools--we needed a new wheel for the handtruck. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WP-Rikl2QypLtA4OrmUmxItgGBSOQjcaEOgevftzjMHn4BvHSc1YxgsslEb5EXxnWJt1ln3ta8aDvybX91MIky9QTvUyAtACm7TEXJv4B1MM39Dw7BQwYPuFxLzGGSo4un0P/s1600/zzakk.spelling.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WP-Rikl2QypLtA4OrmUmxItgGBSOQjcaEOgevftzjMHn4BvHSc1YxgsslEb5EXxnWJt1ln3ta8aDvybX91MIky9QTvUyAtACm7TEXJv4B1MM39Dw7BQwYPuFxLzGGSo4un0P/s320/zzakk.spelling.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507741578764789538" /></a> <br />Makes me wonder how they got screwed during some previous crisis to have to enact a specific policy re: pumps and saws and gens.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-81996007709975034902010-08-02T01:26:00.003-05:002010-08-02T01:35:14.868-05:00Call-Girl BarbieI'm afraid that Mattel hasn't gotten the word that the USA is full of <span style="font-style:italic;">change</span> up to our ears. <br />(Okay, the change only reaches our knees--let's be honest). <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU4y9eyiCo-nQa7zfc_pZm1sxRoof8PRtKcfXC421JGZ8s8JZDA3km8CdpJ7jSLG8jES6wW0LYiiv59suKxSHpZIyxsdnbYYbLlYhTXvoY6ED3g4cJARST2_EFdrXDM1YaZD8/s1600/zzakk.barbie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU4y9eyiCo-nQa7zfc_pZm1sxRoof8PRtKcfXC421JGZ8s8JZDA3km8CdpJ7jSLG8jES6wW0LYiiv59suKxSHpZIyxsdnbYYbLlYhTXvoY6ED3g4cJARST2_EFdrXDM1YaZD8/s320/zzakk.barbie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695494851659410" /></a>From the Barbie Basics™ line, the only black doll is also the only one with her tits hanging out. <br />At least she looks stylish in her basic attire. <br />You need a lot of expensive accessories to portray Streetwalker Barbie, although business must be bad because she's on clearance. <br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-26990220686888489032010-07-29T00:19:00.004-05:002010-07-29T01:05:32.084-05:00Monte Carlo SSThis Chevy was for sale recently down the street from my 'hood. <br />The striking similarities to my Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme of the same period suggests 1985. <br />Our mom thought the Monte Carlo SS was just a little too <span style="font-style:italic;">muscular</span> for a nice suburban lady so we settled on the very next best thing. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zbC8wr8keHBu2c5BTowDAYslib3S94in3eTlQDnhgKjJNXshk7Z8QBof4Dfpg70ChZBCw0RicL7w32a4S_jAVr_cLfAAuRtncj_IKEvrphJMxXh93wPyM-M2iue5ilqW0CAZ/s1600/zzakk.monte1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zbC8wr8keHBu2c5BTowDAYslib3S94in3eTlQDnhgKjJNXshk7Z8QBof4Dfpg70ChZBCw0RicL7w32a4S_jAVr_cLfAAuRtncj_IKEvrphJMxXh93wPyM-M2iue5ilqW0CAZ/s320/zzakk.monte1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499193999765316978" /></a>79,000 original miles, guys. <br />Hell, my Olds had more miles than that by '95! <br />Someone got a really sweet ride with this one--and if I wasn't looking for a truck right now this would have been the car of my dreams (if the price was right).<br />Unfortunately, I would have needed enough cash after the sale to buy some <span style="font-style:italic;">real</span> wheels and especially tires. <br />The chromed Cragar mags are classic, but my Cutlass wore brushed aluminum American Racing wheels that were the simple dish type. Cragars were popular a little before my time. <br />And my cars (including a '77 Monte Carlo) always rode on Goodyear Eagles. <br />Back then, if you raced you used Eagles. <br />There was nothing else that rated consideration. <br />What the fuck is a Primewell? <br />Sounds like the crap you buy at PepBoys because you don't know any better. <br />"Ohhh--raised white letters! They MUST be cool!" <br />Uhhh...no. <br /><br />Speaking of PepBoys/AutoZone: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKVWEjISIGiYoxYbkB4VpaGgU2IDTaXWKmOyDgMku1uId_ckG37T1GfAt2es0QWaSprwp3aWocBstwJsiSE4Z43-sSZbdVEMd4xan-NqNrJShRPtljEISI4XMvSIjCqyjdhYV/s1600/zzakk.monte2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKVWEjISIGiYoxYbkB4VpaGgU2IDTaXWKmOyDgMku1uId_ckG37T1GfAt2es0QWaSprwp3aWocBstwJsiSE4Z43-sSZbdVEMd4xan-NqNrJShRPtljEISI4XMvSIjCqyjdhYV/s320/zzakk.monte2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499193995677041522" /></a>Obviously, this car has a nice aftermarket stainless steel dual-exhaust system. <br />The factory system surely rusted-out years ago. <br />But the chrome exhaust tips in the Chevy BowTie design? <br />Uhhh...no. <br /><br />I used to laugh at the guys who bought cars that were fast from the factory but too complicated for the average suburban dildo to work on himself. <br />They would wander around the big autoparts stores on Saturday looking to spend money on their fine ride, but not have a clue about camshafts and carburetors, springs and swaybars, locking lugnuts and lemon air fresheners. <br /><br />So they would buy chrome license plate frames with simulated chains, an STP sticker (without knowing jack about Stone Temple Pilots), and the damned fuzzy dice. <br />Because they were <span style="font-style:italic;">players, dammit!</span> <br />(Fuzzy dice, because you shoot craps all the time? Really?? <span style="font-weight:bold;">REALLY???</span> More like Yahtzee, son). <br /><br />I'm not saying I was a major gear-head, although I have done my share of wrenching. <br />But I <span style="font-weight:bold;">never</span> hung cheap-ass crap on my fine automobiles. <br />If an item didn't make it faster, corner more solidly, or make my tunes sound better, I ignored it. <br /><br />Purity of design and function. <br />No bullshit <span style="font-style:italic;">bling</span> on my guitars or guns, either. <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Looking back on this year's posts, Zzakk's Garage is starting to lean solidly towards the subject matter that it's name might suggest. <br />Lots of cars in 2010!</span>Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-90446947292060828852010-07-21T00:06:00.002-05:002010-07-21T00:21:17.319-05:00Glad He's Not DrivingOn NW Military between Loop 1604 and the Alon Market HEB at Wurzbach Pkwy, we were entertained by the antics of this drunk punk: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGT8M23921IHluWihTvuK0B14sAVrLdfMBZTpc5HK47_ngumq0Ti2kLM8hU72dNSxDZyNSy-G-jcLkVzV_nMPdTOU0e_q5RWXEE13-apPaZc_GgpXX6gioa040pp1ofrsbw3u/s1600/zzakk.drunkass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGT8M23921IHluWihTvuK0B14sAVrLdfMBZTpc5HK47_ngumq0Ti2kLM8hU72dNSxDZyNSy-G-jcLkVzV_nMPdTOU0e_q5RWXEE13-apPaZc_GgpXX6gioa040pp1ofrsbw3u/s320/zzakk.drunkass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496221972589390194" /></a> <br />In all of recorded history, has yelling incomprehensibly at girls in other cars (or chariots) while waving your arms around <span style="font-weight:bold;">ever</span> worked? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I am Spartacus <hic!>, and I got her number.</span> <br /><br />Good Luck, buddy! <br />Let us know how that works out. <br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-48347202078138588392010-07-15T17:25:00.003-05:002010-07-15T17:35:09.882-05:00Real Men?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiy6r_yvrDYsgQZOrvr6i5c79XnKPiKuql-rQnVSUQjV74DkSRN308J0kdnppgvSui8w7ZiL8hWUizbiW8k8GEIXx-DXbhYmt_4X8alAscNVW7fwVKq_OR2R8-VSyey8keROO/s1600/zzakk.realmen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDiy6r_yvrDYsgQZOrvr6i5c79XnKPiKuql-rQnVSUQjV74DkSRN308J0kdnppgvSui8w7ZiL8hWUizbiW8k8GEIXx-DXbhYmt_4X8alAscNVW7fwVKq_OR2R8-VSyey8keROO/s320/zzakk.realmen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494262733214316258" /></a> <br />As a "real" man who happens to love Jesus, this truck offends me. <br /><br />Is this meant to sway men who are on the fence as far as both Christianity and their sexual identity? <br />Appealing to their self-doubt doesn't seem like something Jesus would approve of. <br />He never used this tactic anywhere in the Bible that I can recall. <br /><br />If someone doesn't believe, but then makes the leap based on seeing this truck, I'm afraid I have to doubt their sincerity. <br />This kind of stuff makes Christians look like idiots--on par with the loud and obnoxious "preachers" who make visiting the Alamo such an ordeal. <br /><br />Proclaiming that real men love kittens isn't going to make someone who hates cats suddenly love them, so why would it work for something as serious as faith? <br /><br />So annoying... <br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-87017900209369017712010-06-30T23:23:00.006-05:002010-07-01T00:33:08.452-05:00Good Dogs, Bad Cats?<span style="font-weight:bold;">Those are the sayings, but it's not so simple.</span><br /><br />Over several years of living in the same place, you might learn the names of your neighbor's pets. <br />Not all of them--for example, I don't care to learn anything about the 3 weinerdogs across the street because they're assholes. <br />I work in my yard all the time and really wish they would get used to it. <br />Shut up! <br />The new city trash barrels keep them from tearing open my garbage bags when they escape at night, which might be the best part of automated refuse pickup! <br /><br /> <br />While watering last week this big fellow ran up to me, then hung around for 10 minutes or so. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2DLj9_Qaqd4nHF5Xu_pFJQNjIuWzc0QO1G09D3IQhQxmvP4z_oeA8WX1crx9x4PdIP-HuqnQQQ_3fZcwGNDrkUrwHGpDEHPLNLzVux6p3aY6_L7fKZw2K4AwMSPLGaTLCE6I/s1600/zzakk.dogscats1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2DLj9_Qaqd4nHF5Xu_pFJQNjIuWzc0QO1G09D3IQhQxmvP4z_oeA8WX1crx9x4PdIP-HuqnQQQ_3fZcwGNDrkUrwHGpDEHPLNLzVux6p3aY6_L7fKZw2K4AwMSPLGaTLCE6I/s320/zzakk.dogscats1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488788914331787218" /></a>Note the eyes. <br />Obviously not a Husky (there's a breeder around the corner) so I'm guessing Malamute or a Husky/Collie mix, but what the hell do I know about dogs? <br />His long hair flowed hypnotically with every step like some breeds at the Westminster Dog Show's main ring during the finals, so I was very impressed...until he maneuvered upwind of me. <br />This boy <span style="font-weight:bold;">smelled!</span> <br /><br />Bad enough that I never touched him despite a strong desire to feel that fur. <br /><br />Then he plopped-down on my wet grass, which couldn't have helped. <br />Bet he was running away from a bath when he found me. <br />Never learned his name, but probably will eventually. <br /><br />(The photo doesn't really convey just how enormous this dog was). <br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">This happened around midnight:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhNwXoeEKyzdR1v8xx5DXeHtz3wsHhQhhXUCx_9O7sFTDa766IsjDdnpVfDcUt41navizeHaRKxuaOB0rEZGqg7p-GG2S6A-Nlk1Bz6pw8fFRDmbp-aqrmJzmxJ4OgP27PagH/s1600/zzakk.dogscats2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhNwXoeEKyzdR1v8xx5DXeHtz3wsHhQhhXUCx_9O7sFTDa766IsjDdnpVfDcUt41navizeHaRKxuaOB0rEZGqg7p-GG2S6A-Nlk1Bz6pw8fFRDmbp-aqrmJzmxJ4OgP27PagH/s320/zzakk.dogscats2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488788910822140850" /></a>I heard a crash outside last night and did a window-peek. <br />Saw the trashed petunias, then caught a glimpse of a skinny cat shadow walking around our car. <br /><br />There are two main suspects--Bucky and Willy. <br />Bucky has been featured here before, but at the time I had been mis-hearing his name when called for dinner as <a href="http://zzakksgarage.blogspot.com/2008/11/luckynot-lucky.html">Lucky</a>. <br />Interesting title on that link...a recent chat with his owner set me straight. <br /><br />But I suspect it was Willy, Bucky's little brother by two or 3 litters who has been hanging around our house a LOT lately. <br />He spends his afternoons lounging in the grass in our backyard, then comes back late at night to sleep on a chair on our patio. <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">In fact, he's in the chair right now!</span> <br /><br />Willy's probably afraid of possums and deer and 'coons lurking in the dark on the sides of the houses in my 'hood, so he climbs our fence then jumps onto the roof and walks over to the front, where it's a short jump to the decorative brick wall that gives our sidewalk and porch some privacy. <br />We keep flowerpots on top of the wall, which makes it challenging for the cats. <br />A bad landing probably--hit the pot of petunias and scared himself silly. <br />No hard feelings, Willy. <br /><br />I <span style="font-style:italic;">used to</span> like Willy because he was silent, unlike his brother who won't shut his meow-hole if there's anyone around to listen. <br />But around 10pm tonight we were startled by something banging against our patio door, mere inches from the couch as we watched TV. <br />It was Willy hunting grasshoppers. <br />He also gets on the table under our porch light and goes after moths and geckos. <br />2 days ago I watched him play with a baby toad, and 2 months ago I saw him kill a lizard for fun and practice. <br /><br />I guess the title should have been <span style="font-weight:bold;">Smelly Dogs, Wild Cats.</span> <br />For the record, I prefer the survival-oriented behavior of cats.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-75378905219281131512010-06-23T23:21:00.004-05:002010-06-23T23:32:08.272-05:00Yes And No<span style="font-weight:bold;">Very nice Camaro!</span> <br />Clean, powerful, and from the era when I first fell in love with Detroit Muscle Cars. <br />Had the Hot Wheels car of this, but in dark blue paint. <br />I approve.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcJRVfyoAK4DOBz_hi-VNMNQDYmwiBZtQiP_jxcjrReRoysg3I7417-n4gngJr3gMprF-WI6o_ZBLwMG9GrOAUcFrnV26uGjyaq1DvcR5MV5vL_gq2aTXPtp62MvY3kvrjxHW/s1600/zzakk.camaro1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcJRVfyoAK4DOBz_hi-VNMNQDYmwiBZtQiP_jxcjrReRoysg3I7417-n4gngJr3gMprF-WI6o_ZBLwMG9GrOAUcFrnV26uGjyaq1DvcR5MV5vL_gq2aTXPtp62MvY3kvrjxHW/s320/zzakk.camaro1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486191137540336370" /></a><br /><br /><br />On closer examination, I'm conflicted. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-8kXZhg9LSf5Ip2cTcVmiLsHSWUdFoKdxg6JBkzTNgvFnpfZIt9ry-tded4EEUGAn0qUdwXnEaqLbBfSoHLv16V6PfQ2QnfEI9dffNOq0beHU5njHJGXgsbJCXQhtiETbeek/s1600/zzakk.camaro2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-8kXZhg9LSf5Ip2cTcVmiLsHSWUdFoKdxg6JBkzTNgvFnpfZIt9ry-tded4EEUGAn0qUdwXnEaqLbBfSoHLv16V6PfQ2QnfEI9dffNOq0beHU5njHJGXgsbJCXQhtiETbeek/s320/zzakk.camaro2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486191133886098290" /></a> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LA Lakers fans are tools.</span><br /><br /><br /><br />.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-6807799596250101582010-06-13T05:48:00.004-05:002010-06-13T06:32:24.659-05:00RSVP ?The three prime tables at RevRoom were already reserved when I got there. <br />Sloppily-torn strips of paper taped to the tables said so, written with a pen that'll never be accused of being bold. <br />Then these fine-ass <span style="font-style:italic;">folded</span> signs were added, and they really hit the mark before sagging: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFVj8te0i-9DRYAz2ZWI8FfSUNr77Pk4yCH6FVsImojhZ0g2rKEA8Jm1yKT0qyYr-AVHMm3UJGidbZepYaSkkpwXlGAY2tp1kn56yraFrYgCCka0VVFOpxOwJ1qyq6FP7pNh0/s1600/zzakk.rsvp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFVj8te0i-9DRYAz2ZWI8FfSUNr77Pk4yCH6FVsImojhZ0g2rKEA8Jm1yKT0qyYr-AVHMm3UJGidbZepYaSkkpwXlGAY2tp1kn56yraFrYgCCka0VVFOpxOwJ1qyq6FP7pNh0/s320/zzakk.rsvp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482208868168786354" /></a> <br /><br />Yeah, it says "R S V P", which is French for <span style="font-style:italic;">Are you coming the fuck over or what? Let me know.</span> <br />Ooops. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My actual problem is that the <span style="font-style:italic;">Reservers</span> didn't show up until 11:20pm to take possesion of their respectfully vacant tables and chairs, while the rest of the club was already bursting at the seams. <br />That's bullshit, especially when they didn't even need all 3 tables and the one in the photo is where I prefer to place my equipment. <br />The crappy sign kept my favorite location empty and unproductive until I snapped and ripped it out. <br />Installed a trio of bikers there to stabilize my borders. <br /><br />Yes, a <span style="font-style:italic;">sash</span> is in my photo. <br />There's a first time for everything. <br />By all reports (I was 2 busy 2 look) it said "Bride 2B", so of course I was dealing with classy people who still didn't bother to RSVP that third table.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-29937611154144221392010-05-18T00:30:00.002-05:002010-05-18T00:34:29.804-05:00Overkill<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW63PYliwZVbofhyphenhyphenKXYTqT6QuWYf_c1EeFEkK4CPWqalTnO8m975vb_3taCwSwD4985oaDeq9ZK8Nozpy-dI_l5uBqLw0Xwx74dWLf7oqKy5hb4wU-wqO2tfqxdX_W_hHeHVp/s1600/zzakk.bluemustang1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfW63PYliwZVbofhyphenhyphenKXYTqT6QuWYf_c1EeFEkK4CPWqalTnO8m975vb_3taCwSwD4985oaDeq9ZK8Nozpy-dI_l5uBqLw0Xwx74dWLf7oqKy5hb4wU-wqO2tfqxdX_W_hHeHVp/s320/zzakk.bluemustang1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472478309423068370" /></a>If one subwoofer is good, three is better. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8roZOgIUxi6cqG1OgqrbfFNotYkfxOmA4PJFPH8yP5tsMlX766BVyqdLpcDJZDa5alhnIHPrxV4sIVf7bHRYYnuuw1CkSA6_FrGNNw_MT9uBWm9gbjBRnS-gY6Z3hJy3tpR2Y/s1600/zzakk.bluemustang2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8roZOgIUxi6cqG1OgqrbfFNotYkfxOmA4PJFPH8yP5tsMlX766BVyqdLpcDJZDa5alhnIHPrxV4sIVf7bHRYYnuuw1CkSA6_FrGNNw_MT9uBWm9gbjBRnS-gY6Z3hJy3tpR2Y/s320/zzakk.bluemustang2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472478305201764194" /></a>Might as well use a mixer with twice as many channels as you need, and add an extra rack of EQ's and compressors while you're at it. <br /><br />I had fun at The Blue Mustang.Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-5882329376770171972010-05-12T22:58:00.002-05:002010-05-12T23:03:27.317-05:00LPGH<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HvQJrs6nyui7FxnrVRTwn3rqEFGO1cg8lRCSS-reRPnHlZsQjqPPjxZpyWUmZjQwmgAmylwTyf4y32oPN1z2W7MgbBOl7PPJIbMIH1QuA-GVWcLScwp7kp5UTpc5xNn1Tjoh/s1600/zzakk.LPGH.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HvQJrs6nyui7FxnrVRTwn3rqEFGO1cg8lRCSS-reRPnHlZsQjqPPjxZpyWUmZjQwmgAmylwTyf4y32oPN1z2W7MgbBOl7PPJIbMIH1QuA-GVWcLScwp7kp5UTpc5xNn1Tjoh/s320/zzakk.LPGH.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470599715913128514" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Any ideas what the title stands for? </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p>Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-75734154035876564562010-04-13T23:21:00.007-05:002010-04-14T01:02:35.876-05:00No Good Deed Goes Unpunished--Baseball EditionThe title of this post refers to <a href="http://zzakksgarage.blogspot.com/2005/06/no-good-deed-goes-unpunished.html">this one</a> from the Garage's 3rd month. <br />(There have been more than enough other examples, but without photos I don't blog about them).<br /><br /><br /><br />We've had a good many months of above average rainfall. <br />No more drought, no more water restrictions, life is good. <br /><br />But this Spring has seen some explosive growth, as if the plants are striking back after 2+ years of abuse. <br />Trees that were just bare branches one week had full foliage the next. <br />Weeds are out of control. <br />My lawn isn't dead meat after all. <br />The wildflowers are back with a vengeance. <br />Many surprises! <br /><br /><br />Last week I mowed my back yard for the third time in a month, which is the same number of times it got cut in all of 2009 and it's only April! <br />Then I went to work on the grasses, weeds, and hackberry trees in our alley. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JdtvqUWdx10I3VahcIMHlmKY3SyEf90BZslmdKvxsOGRfrwa0hdAlYwFOUBjU6crKnK_dbjMVC9Yd-cm_rpdkaJiDpHwx_ZuQANJllrYlabSW7p5EcKkn7d5MgTFAGWbU3gI/s1600/zzakk.strike2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JdtvqUWdx10I3VahcIMHlmKY3SyEf90BZslmdKvxsOGRfrwa0hdAlYwFOUBjU6crKnK_dbjMVC9Yd-cm_rpdkaJiDpHwx_ZuQANJllrYlabSW7p5EcKkn7d5MgTFAGWbU3gI/s320/zzakk.strike2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459850806474331698" /></a> <br />This phone-cam photo shows the unchecked mess to the west of our property line. <br />All she has to do is pay her hired crew to cut the forest down, but it never happens. <br />Behind OUR fence it's code compliant and looks pretty nice, for an alley. <br /><br />My neighbor to the east is a nice old man who lost his wife to cancer a few years back. <br />Retired military, too. <br />I like to keep his part of the alley trimmed, too. <br />I've never mentioned it, and if he thinks it's the people on the other side of the alley that's fine with me. <br />I do it because I want to. <br />If the earth had spun slightly faster on a couple of days long ago my own parents could have been alive and retired and old, and I would have been a lawn-mowing machine for them. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">But in the middle of my feel-good grass clipping I hit a fucking baseball hidden in the weeds!</span> <br />It lodged against the side of my Murray and stopped the motor dead. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP27nVWoAbBCrEDUokH7c5Xhyz4Mzo1BUKuX97hVmxMirsiFd_WFYkbrBaQcNwXfushF3HKz3J6Gag5VbukpORAEoiFvHFeLwdVlsxVyd8Y2DiYudQZLapMmoYx8UmiBMg1qm/s1600/zzakk.strike3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpP27nVWoAbBCrEDUokH7c5Xhyz4Mzo1BUKuX97hVmxMirsiFd_WFYkbrBaQcNwXfushF3HKz3J6Gag5VbukpORAEoiFvHFeLwdVlsxVyd8Y2DiYudQZLapMmoYx8UmiBMg1qm/s320/zzakk.strike3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459844729067293122" /></a><br /><br />1) Tried to pry it out with my backyard fireplace poker? <br />Bent the iron! <br />2) Loosen the blade? <br />Wedged tight against the side and won't move at all. <br />3) Hacksaw the ball? <br />Blade snapped right away. WTF? <br />4) Dremel™ tool with a new cutting wheel? <br />It goes through steel like butter but after less than 2 minutes on that baseball the wheel disintegrated. <br />5) At this point I stuck a screwdriver into the grooves I had cut and managed to split the ball in half. <br />CorkFucker. <br /><br />A new blade for my lawnmower cost $13.47 at WalMart. <br />And now that I have this new blade, why the hell won't the grass grow like it did last week? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I want to cut something! </span>Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11977423.post-26896090897097246612010-04-08T22:29:00.002-05:002010-04-08T22:30:55.393-05:00Why I Hate Outdoor Shows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxhK0VEOB6krLjDefZdwitsHMDd03dlxaJPkwv6qzW-rGXgRQx-EcBz0vM8KQjae9b7y98aqnZSrESjPckPAroatMqNHWbQ9BhiidU5WxtckMgohmSWmBDhwVbIxdqhTrsA8X/s1600/zzakk.poop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxhK0VEOB6krLjDefZdwitsHMDd03dlxaJPkwv6qzW-rGXgRQx-EcBz0vM8KQjae9b7y98aqnZSrESjPckPAroatMqNHWbQ9BhiidU5WxtckMgohmSWmBDhwVbIxdqhTrsA8X/s320/zzakk.poop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457974921779404882" /></a>Keith Alan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02240947048783657561noreply@blogger.com0