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by FIDO
The random stuff you find in the specialty food stores is always worthy of a chuckle, and I had fond memories of Sho Kosugi films when I saw these in the kitchen accessories section of the local asian supermarket.
 Only a ninja can destroy a ninja! This is a kama, and was originally intended as a farming implement similar to the sickle, but was utilized by ninja because they’re so badass they can take anything and turn it into a weapon. Not like American farmboys, who race tractors and go on hayrides for prom.
Which aisle has the shuriken?
by FIDO
I caught the mascot of the local Cluck-U’s giving coupons a few months ago, but I never got around to posting about what I ended up buying there. Recently, I watched a quick clip on either FoodTV or the Travel Channel about extreme fast foods, and Cluck U’s was mentioned. It turns out that one of their signature sauces, the 911, was worthy of mention. Now, I’ve had this sauce before, and I will attest to the potency of the heat. A friend and I ordered six wings, and not only did the sauce burn our mouths, but it gave us the hiccups. Don’t ask me how.
Anyway, Cluck U’s now sells bottled versions of all their sauces, and I picked some up. Thinking I would just pour a little on the side and dip the wings to get the same effect, but it was a little stronger. It turns out, according to the extreme fast food show, that Cluck U’s only puts 3 drops of that stuff to flavor an entire gallon of BBQ sauce. Holy shit! That explains the disclaimer (which everyone thinks is a joke, until they try the sauce). Here’s a pic of the sauce:
 Cluck U's 911 Sauce Continue reading If you can’t handle the heat
by FIDO
I think this is probably the 5th time in my life when I was pumping gas and a random guy in a van drives up to ask if I’m interested in buying some speakers. Here’s a picture of the actual guy trying to get someone else after I shooed him away. Sorry for the quality - I had forgotten my D40 was in manual mode, and I was screwing with some settings earlier. I had to actually use CS4 to edit them a bit because of gross overexposure (although I couldn’t do much for the crappy focusing).
 Hi, I'm a scammer trying to swindle you! Please arrest me! There’s usually a story about how they (the guy is never alone) hate their boss, want to get back at him, or they don’t feel like returning leftover inventory, or some other deal which will “benefit” you. If you are interested, they’ll show you some no-name speakers which they claim are some of the best on the market, they’re not carried by most stores because they’re so awesome, and they’ll sell them to you for pennies on the dollar. Well, you’ve been needing something to make that shiny new HDTV stand out a little, so why not? Continue reading Want some speakers?
by FIDO
Target has a section of dollar-ish priced items near the store entrance, and I noticed a mistake made by a lazy worker. These are the same items (note the shape of their tags) in different bins, with different price tags (which don’t even correspond with the product).
 exhibit A  exhibit B Photos taken using the D40, 18-55mm kit lens, and no light other than that provided by the store.
by FIDO
A few years back, a manufacturer created a lot of hype with their floating car concept. Everyone thought it was the greatest thing, but the idea has been around for awhile. In Maryland, cars are eligible for “historic” tag registration if they are at least 25 years old, and I happened to catch this while I was near the Eastern Shore yesterday.
Note the cooling vents on the rear decklid, the exhaust located higher than usual, and obviously, the twin propellor arrangement under the rear bumper. Unfortunately, the only view I had was of its rear, with only a glimpse of the rear 3/4 at that turn up ahead on the road. No idea what type of car this is, although the profile bore a slight resemblance to one of these Nash car things (although the tail lights are different).
The boat car pic was taken with my D40 with the 55-200mm VR lens through a windshield, and the Nash was done with the wife’s SD800IS.
by FIDO
Summer break brings the promise of untold “riches” for many college students who are finally able to snag paychecks with a full 40 hours of pay. Some of these jobs are the ultra lame neighborhood canvasing types (Hello homeowner, are you interested in new windows?), but the smarter ones get internships which may actually help them in future careers. Then you have those who are willing to take any job, as long as the pay is steady.
The traffic on Route 1 is supposed to be 35mph, and once you get onto this campus the speed limit slows to 20. Not the most dangerous speeds, unless you’re unbuckled and riding in the back of a truck with a bunch of loose furniture. Even worse? This is a state vehicle (note the SG tag), and this truck more than likely had to drive past the University’s police station. Guess that guy isn’t the only one sleeping on the job, eh?
This shot was taken by my wife with the D40’s 18-55 kit lens on 6/8/09 at 8:29am.
by FIDO
On the way back from Annapolis last weekend, my wife took this picture with the 55-200mm VR. Any haziness is attributed to glare and my dirty windows.
In case you can’t read what the arrow is pointing to:
by FIDO
The new Lego store opened at Annapolis Mall this past weekend, and part of their opening festivities included construction of a large character familiar to all. Ever seen an 8′ R2D2 before? In case you missed it, it’s the giant hunk of white blocks in the upper right. Granted, the “resulotion” for this lego build wasn’t as fine as it could have been, but they were soliciting help from the public (mostly children) to build the basic blocks.
I stumbled upon this vantage point when I got lost trying to find my way out to the correct parking garage, and the 18-55mm kit lens came in handy for taking in the entire scene.
by FIDO
You have to wonder how someone explains this type of damage to their insurance agent, spouse, and friends. This damage appears to have been caused by a large SUV (the lower edge of the sign would clear most cars).
I was stuck in traffic during my morning commute and was finally able to get a halfway decent shot of this sign using the 55-200mm VR (my lens of choice in case I see something while driving).
by FIDO
I had to rely on some emergency rations for lunch the other day, and chuckled at the mystery flavor.
Overall, not bad - but I’d like the pie heated and I don’t want the ice cream on top, I want it on the side, and I’d like strawberry instead of vanilla if you have it, if not then no ice cream just whipped cream but only if it’s real; if it’s out of the can then nothing.
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