Model Rocketry Meets Dentistry

How cool is this? My Dad only offered to pull out a loose tooth with a pair of pliers. [H/t: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys]

Happy Landings

I had to post it. To all of our German speaking readers (yeah, right), I apologize in advance for the swearing. [h/t: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys]

Except I Give Flowers Yuengling

And speaking of love. If you were ever wondering, here is what real men love ...

May You Learn the Easy Way

Ah, yes. Well do I remember lying flat on my back after polishing my shoes as a lad, one shoe perched far above my face on the flat of my foot, until it ... well, never mind. My nose learned the law of gravity in one fell swoop. Here's to other fine fellows who learn things the bumpy way.

This Too Shall Pass

Because I admire spontaneity (h/t: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys)

YO

What Japanese motor company made this lawn mower?

Pistol Pete

Like the great Drew Brees, some of us recall with drawn breath the basketball wizardry of the great Pete Maravich.

Something Completely Different

Er .... Wasn't that my stop?

Trailer = Caravan, 007 Style

You know, it's snowing outside - hard. 12"-20" predicted. How I long for those sunny, summer vacations pulling our pop-up trailer hither and yon. Perhaps you didn't know that for Brits, "trailers" are known as "caravans." Sadly, the Top Gear boys have been on a single-handed crusade to rid the roadways of England of said caravans, destroying them with wanton glee in various and sundry ways.

Okay, fair enough. They can't picture a Ferrari pulling a Coleman camper. I won't eschew their taste. Perhaps we can strike a compromise. Get the "caravan" to the campground by an unique and scenic method, AND have the hot car to drive once we get there.

The below video is a tribute to such ingenuity.

I'll Stick with 'Fishers of Men'

ht: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys

Bacon Your Pardon

You know, I've had rare experiences that Lewis described as Joy in my life, usually unbid, unlooked for, unrepeatable. Now, finally, someone has done the unthinkable, unimaginable. It seems that Joy - or something near to it - can indeed be purchased (be still my foolish heart). You may find the path to it for yourself here.

Bicycle Artist

Via the Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys - Ryan Leech

Hut! Hut! HUT!

To commemorate the first Sunday of NFL coverage, two items for fans. First, the story of a super young man, Michael Oher (pronounced 'Orr'), rookie Left Tackle of the Baltimore Ravens (74). Watch for the upcoming movie version of The Blind Side (2009) of Michael's life story.

He hasn't lived long enough for a "life story?" Just wait, ju....st wait. I've read the true story. This will be the better than fiction; better than The Natural, better than Field of Dreams. His foster mama is played by Sandra Bullock, and she nails the spirit of Michael's real foster mother.

Next, a re-post of the scary accurate passing arm of New Orleans' Drew Brees. He is a god. Watch Bree throw for the record of passing yards this year.

Ariel Atom

Faster than a motorcycle, street-legal, fills your mouth with bees, the purest driving experience on four wheels - oh, please, Santa!!! (ht: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys)

Look Ma, Landing-gear Up

Check-list? We don't need no steeenkin' check-list, or wheels down, either. BTW, what's with all the beeping? Maybe it was trying to remind us of ...

A Pet SR-71

I want one! Christmas gift, anyone?

Kids Don't Try This at Home

Ht: Borderline Sociopathic Blog for Boys

Scouting Sans Mischief

Things are getting so absolutely crazy, I am glad that I was a Boy Scout, Troop #69, Elkhart, Indiana.

Be Prepared is our Scouting motto. I have survived a Brown Bear attack (or encounter - it drew blood) at Philmont National Scout Ranch. I have a bow saw (MUCH better than a hand ax, trust me on this) and all the skills proffered by Scouting.

If you haven't whittled, started a fire, slept chin up under the stars, done your duty to God and to country, more's the pity.

Beware the Doghouse

My favorite guy commercial. Forgive the overlap [ht: Mercatornet]

Somewhere in the Desert

This one's for Aramis, a topic near and dear to his former-life heart: The Road to Area 51.