Thanks Kim!

These grillz will help me keep it real in '08.

Joust!

Mike and I took a quick trip to Myrtle Beach this weekend. Even though it's only 2 hours away, we had never been there. The main reason that we went was to finally visit Medieval Times (Mike's idea). So on Friday we drove to MB and checked in to our hotel, which was across the street from Broadway at the Beach, a wierd touristy complex that is basically like Downtown Disney, except not Disney. It has a Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood, Ripley's Aquarium, IMAX 3-D theater, amusement park rides, etc... So we went and walked around there for a while and then rested up to get ready for the exciting evening ahead.
We found our way to the Medieval Times castle, which was right next to the not-yet-completed Hard Rock Park (which looks pretty cool, by the way). When we got inside we were seated in the Black-and-White Knight's section. Mike really enjoyed getting to eat his entire dinner without silverware, while I particularly enjoyed wearing a crown. Our knight was totally awesome and won pretty much all of the games. We cheered and cheered, and at the end we were able to get a photo with our knight (see above).
After all that fun, we went to the Margaritaville at Broadway at the Beach and enjoyed some cold ones while listening to a band of middle-aged men who played mostly Van Morrison covers. The next morning we went outlet shopping and then checked out Ocean Boulevard. We had a fun time, and will probably go back again this summer.

It's a bird! It's a plane!

Now that the New Hampshire primary is over, the circus is now coming to South Carolina.

I was driving home today when what to my wondering eyes should appear?
The Paultard Blimp!

Amusingly, the only people who seemed in any way interested in the blimp (besides me, of course - I drove around trying to get a better look) were the staff at the Obama campaign office. It seemed like they all came outside to get a good look as the blimp traveled directly over their office.

On a side note, I've encountered a lot of Ron Paul staffers (including Ron Paul himself) at work, and remain unimpressed. But at least he's entertaining in the debates!

Calling all Iowans!!!!!

Just when you thought that the Presidential couldn't get any crazier (i.e. Ron Paul, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, etc.)....

It has just come to my attention that Bill Bolton is now running for President.
Notice that his platform has now been modified to "Encourage responsible abortions" (when previously he had just proposed "Encouraging abortions"). That, plus his promises to provide "2nd class healthcare for Americans" puts him in a completely different class of crazy from even Ron Paul. Other highlights from his platform:

Protect Iraq Baath Party
Allow prisoners to vote
Cease the Global War on Drugs
Build an industrial reservation in Mexico

Despite having lost in the Marietta, Ga mayoral election twice Bill's not going to be held back.
I can't help but wonder if there will be even a single caucus-goer supporting him tonight in Iowa.
Happy Iowa Caucus Day!!