Another Cooper River Bridge Run, err...Bridge Walk Behind Down!

Alas the finish line of this year's Cooper River Bridge Run. I didn't run it this year as I have in years past and I didn't "bridge-jump" (make a fake ticket and run/walk without paying the $35 to join in the fun) because the folks were in town to do the walk and Sweets said it would be dishonest to the charities to fake a ticket-blast! 

Now in years past, I have eschewed training and preparing for the bridge run, I just went out and ran it-just as I did every other 10k or 5k. But after a quick run at the end of the bridge to the Meeting Street Piggly Wiggly for a badly needed pit-stop, I realized that I am way out of shape. So despite my hesitation to walk the race, I am glad that I did. 

Merry Christmas from Cousin Eddie!

Hey Clark, the crapper is full! Merry Christmas everyone, from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation's Cousin Eddie. Be sure to friend Cousin Eddie on Facebook and play the Christmas Vacation trivia!

Celebrating the Holidays!

Tis the season of course to be stressed out, running from spot to spot for the best shop. But of course the best thing to do is relax and take it day by day, all the time taking a moment to hit the holiday parties: chowing down on your friends grub, telling tales and putting beers in the freezer instead of the fridge to cause a volcano-like reaction as the beer continues to release the carbonation all over a friend's new kitchen and stainless steel fridge. Uuuuppsss. 

Luckily, I wasn't the one who tossed the aforementioned beer in the freezer, nor did I pop the top on what was thought to be a gag, You-Tube video beer. Good times with the guys. 

(Photo credits: Erin Stricks-McCutch-after party the guys at Pearlz)

Oktoberfest @ Gene's Haufbrau!

You got to love the apron on this guy, sort of mock lederhosen. He said, he actually bought it in Germany in Augsbruck! A-Bro better pick me up one of these when he goes on Wednesday!

Go Big Brown!

It's been thirty years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont Stakes) of horse racing. The favorite for today's race, Big Brown's odds are currently at 1-4. He also happens to be the third horse ever to win at the Derby and at the Preakness by four lengths (the previous two won the Belmont Stakes). Big Brown has spent the day raising hell in Barn 2/Stall 8, so he is ready to rock. And if that doesn't help you get behind Big Brown, take a look at the photo (courtesy of JET/thebushidoway.net) and pay close attention to the finish line. 

Well folks, we'll either watch history today or another disappointment (See: '97-Silver Charm, '98-Real Quiet, '99-Charismatic, '02-War Emblem, '03-Funny Cide, '04-Smarty Jones) Regardless, we're now just minutes and 1.5 miles away from horse racing and American history; frankly, I'm ready for the 11th Triple Crown Winner in American Horse Racing history! Go Big Brown!

The Irony: A Man Wearing a Mullet @ the Flora-Bama Mullet Toss!

BSR SEWE: Rusty Wallace and fans at the D.U.- O.R.

What is Rusty doing at the DU Oyster Roast? Doesn't he have a race this Sunday?

BSR SEWE: Duck's Unlimited Oyster Roast

Sixty bucks might sound steep for a ticket to this event, but you are getting free food, free booze and membership with Ducks Unlimited which makes it a pretty good deal. I was so close to winning a shotgun that JFT bought me two tickets-it came down to the last number which was 9 and I was holding a 5 and a 6-blast!









But of course there's a camo truck at this thing; why wouldn't there be? Thanks to the last minute model for stepping in with the Bushido for this picture. CofC alums always stick together.

Waiting For Jack Hanna!

As always, Ohio's favorite zoo-keeper put on a good show, but the wait was a bit boring for Izzy. Interesting enough, there aren't many kids here, mostly adults for a show geared towards children. Oh well, time for the show and to get Mr. Hanna's autograph.


Izzy says he has a cheetah this year. Hopefully the cheetah won't smell the left-over steak sandwich I have in my pocket.
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BSR SEWE: Vendors at the Gaillard

FYI: I am not quite sure about the half-french bread-steak sandwich from California Dreaming, seems a bit rough for 5 bucks. Then again, it's just lunch. But still the caveat remains folks, this grub will hit you the same way it does at the carnival: tums, pepto or a close commode should be in your near future if you dare partake.
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Cash is getting ready for SEWE!

The South Eastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) starts tomorrow and my Labrador puppy, "Cash" is getting ready. Here's my boy bringing back his (duck) training dummy. His gate is still a bit awkward, but he's learning.
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Laissez les bon temps rouler! today is Mardi Gras!

With two days (Sunday and Tuesday) in this week having such optimistic superlatives, I almost forgot that today is Mardi Gras! Which means now I have to come up with some last minute trapping to give up for Lent. Can someone remind me why Easter moves around on the calendar?

Sunday Hulk Hogan was King Bacchus-I am sure the folks down in NOLA took one look at the Hulkster in his boa and tights and thought, wow, its good to see someone really get into the spirit of Carnival and dress up for this. And Hulk Hogan was probably just thinking: "Its just another Sunday brother!" Be safe everyone!

(Photo of the 2007 Citadel Summerall Guards marching down Canal Street during Mardi Gras by Chris Matherne/Washington DC hosted by the Times & Picayune.)
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NAIAS: This is a Mazda

Mazda unveiled their new concept car, the ethanol-powered 450-horsepower rotary engine Mazda Furai (sound of the wind) and on par with the concept of “Nagare” (flow) in automotive design. I'm not sure about Mazdas but this ride looks down right sexy!