My High School Daze...

Mike and I have known each other for close to 30 years.  We grew up in a place where you can smell the sweet mash of a moonshine still in almost every direction, outhouses are still not uncommon, and the term: "Y'all come back now, ya hear." can be heard on a daily basis.

The year was 1984, and I drove this...

76 Chevy Vega

Until 1986, when I got this...

73 Chevy Monte Carlo

Around the same time, he got this...

73 Chevy Silverado

And all of the above were outfitted with one of these...

We had a close friend in our circle who's dad used to own a car audio and CB shop. He set us up with our own side-band,  basically giving our group another 40 private channels.

We spent the majority of our teen years running around in these vehicles, doing what teenage redneck rebels do: listening to Foreigner, Rush, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Hank Jr., going to parties and bonfires, cruising the backroads (where we grew up, they were pretty much ALL back roads) while polishing off a 12 pack of whatever we could get someone over 21 to buy, blowing stuff up, chasing girls, taunting the cops (who did not scare us at all, unless they threatened to call our dads), and raising hell at every opportunity.  I am not trying to make us sound like the Dukes of Hazzard, our life was much more fun, because we didn't have to abide by the FCC's laws of censorship.

We were inseparable until 1989, when I moved away to go to school, and he joined the Army.  The last time we got together was the holiday season of 1991, and he was home on leave from the Persian Gulf.  Remember that? Operation Desert Storm.... The original Shock and Awe!  Where we kicked ass and took names.

Believe it or not, we both became productive, gainfully employed members of society, now raising families of our own, and swearing that if our kids pull the crap we did, that we will send them to military school.

A Marine's Christmas Message Home

Bless our troops this Christmas.

This video is Marine Master Sargent Robert Allen's message home to his wife in a song he has written himself.

I challenge you to watch and listen without getting a little emotional, a little more patriotic, and a lot more thankful.

Well Done Sgt. Allen! Thank you for allowing this video to be shared, and thank you for your service to our great country.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten here at home.

 The biggest of Man Blog salutes goes out to all of our troops.  Merry Christmas Soldiers!

Another Follow up on the Senco Fusion Nailer

I posted about the Senco Fusion Nailer awhile back, thinking it was a cool new nailgun technology, and it is, but apparently it can use a little refining...maybe should have undergone a little more R&D, at least according to this guy.

I myself have never had my hands on one, or even seen one in person, but this gentleman seems to know what he wants in a nail gun, and the Senco Fusion is not it.

Kick-Ass Qoute: George Carlin

I can't disagree.  But that's why men have so much fun...half of us are too stupid to know we really shouldn't be doing what we are doing, the other half knows we shouldn't be doing it, but are too stupid to care.   R.I.P. Mr. Carlin

How Men Wrap Gifts

I came up with this idea while purchasing a 5 gallon bucket and lid for my wife to use to brine our Thanksgiving turkey.

What I came up with is how to wrap Christmas gifts....man style.  Not only would a bunch of these look really cool under your tree, but they are "peek resistant".

The "Homer" buckets are available at Home Depot for $2.60 each, or in a pack of 3 for $7.02

And the lids are available for $1.18 each

Simply put your gift(s) in the bucket with any necessary padding/packaging material, and snap the lid on using a rubber mallet.

The lid snaps on, leaving a lid that should only be able to be removed by pulling the plastic band off.  That's why I say they are "peek resistant", because if you have a kid that is savvy enough, he/she may run to Home Depot for more lids, so I guess it depends on if it's worth $1.18 per gift for him/her to peek.

You can take it a step farther too, and get different color buckets from different retailers.

Cost wise, it's about the same as a gift bag and/or paying to have your gifts wrapped (2 of the current men's favorite ways to wrap gifts...the 3rd being the sack it came in).

Nail Gun Marksmen

This is one of the coolest videos I have run across in a long time. It was actually suggested to me on the YouTube home page because I had watched the Senco Cordless Nailer video.

Both of these guys are true marksmen with the nail gun, but the second guy makes a phenomenal one in a million shot. Unbelievable!

Quite possibly a fake with some clever editing...but even still it looks good.

Making Music With a Jeep

I ran across this video surfing YouTube.  Now this is COOL!   The guys spent 2 weeks rehearsing their parts, and it took them 7 hours of filming to get the perfect take. Every sound is made by the Jeep.  Well done guys!

Julian Smith is the maker of this video, his other fine work can be seen at JulianSmith.tv.  Or on his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/juliansmith87

Keep an eye on the Man Blog, I have a feeling some more of Julian's videos will be showing up here in the future.

Kick-Ass Quote: Will Rogers

I bet after seeing us, George Washington would sue us for calling him "father."

(Will Rogers)

Father of the Year

Well done Chris' dad....but from now on keep tabs on what he is putting out there, so that you nip it in the bud at the first sign of "gangsta"....before the ho beatings and fatty rolling.

America loses one of it's favorite real men: Andy Rooney

It was announced that long-time CBS Commentator Andy Rooney has passed away at 92 after suffering complications due to a recent minor surgery.

Read the CNN story here

Mr. Rooney was one of those guys who could make you think by making you laugh.  It takes a very wise man to be able to make people laugh at serious situations while making them think about it, but Mr. Rooney did it every week.

A HUGE Man Blog salute goes out to the late great Andy Rooney......R.I.P.  Mr. Rooney.  You will be missed by many.

Andy Rooney as we used to see him on Sunday evenings.

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Manly Stuff In General

Another man blog.  Same basic style as Tim's Man Blog, with a little less stupid humor, a few more hot chicks, and Alex a.k.a. "Jaywalker" is a much better writer than I.
His last post was back in  2009, so he has probably abandoned it.  There are some good posts though, and worth a look.

The world loses another real man: Dan Wheldon

The passing of Indy Car Driver Dan Wheldon was announced.  He was involved in a horrific fiery 15 car crash during a race in Las Vegas.  He was 33 years old, a 16 time IndyCar winner, and series champion in 2005.

Today, the thoughts and prayers of men (and women) everywhere are with Dan's wife Susie and his sons Sebastian and Oliver.  A Man Blog salute goes out to the late Dan Wheldon, a real man, he will be missed.

 

R.I.P.  Dan Wheldon   1978 - 2011

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Overpowered Ford Pinto

Vintage Pinto Body with racing chassis............$30,000.00

Ford Racing Engine..................................$50,000.00

Seat, Safety Gear, Wheels, Tires, etc.............$20,000.00

A $389.00 set of these....

PRICELESS!

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The web's first tool blog.  Tool Monger features anything and everything tool related.  Also some projects and how-to.

If you make a living with tools, or work with tools as a hobby, check out Tool Monger.

A Country Love Song for Men

This is by far the best Country love song I have ever heard.

Stephen Lynch, you are a Real Man.

Sunday Service...

I couldn't agree more

Never Forget...

Here we are on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on this great country of ours.  I know the press is running it into the ground, but I can not let this day go by without paying homage Man Blog Style.  

So, here it is:  Tim's Man Blog Tribute to 9-11...

My favorite pictures of people are the ones that do not show a face, yet manage to capture the entire story, and this picture does just that.
One glance, and you can see the physical, mental, and emotional drain that had been inflicted on this hero.

We will indeed never forget.

Man Up...

Every once in a while, I will shamelessly plug a product.  Not because I get paid for it, but because they are my products of choice.  Just being my product of choice alone will not earn you a coveted spot here on the Man Blog, they still must do something above and beyond, such as Axe having the balls to do a "balls" commercial.

Everyone who knows me can tell you that Miller Light in a longneck bottle is my drink of choice, and their latest series of commercials fit perfectly into the man blog. One of my favorites is this one. Click on the "read more" link to view some others, they are all pretty good.

You can see several of the current Miller Lite ads on their website....which is pretty cool all the way around. Featuring their latest national and regional promotions, merchandise and more....check it out: MillerLite.com

MAN UP!

Quote of the week...

Not even an hour, and he's already a big ole bowl of pussy whip.

(Jax Teller, Sons of Anarchy referring to Opie on his wedding day)