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Comic Book Creator

Posted by BenSpark on February 28, 2006

So I was in E.B. Games today in the Arnot mall and saw The Comic Book Creator software. A cool thing about this is that you can put your own pictures together to make comics from them. So I whipped one up. I am obviously not a comic book artist and can no way replace the great entertainment that is available out there. Just check out my webtainment links. From time to time I may make a comic with The Comic Book Creator, we will see.

Also I started reading Fluke: I Know why the Winged Whale Sings today on the plane. It is pretty funny.

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You’ll Have That Vol. 1

Posted by BenSpark on February 27, 2006

Here is a bulletin from Wes Molebash. Don’t forget, Wes is coming out this way on July 8th for a Book signing. Get your copy ahead of time and be ready for the signing.

Myspace.com: “You’ll Have That Vol. 1 is in this month’s Previews, and that means it’s time to pre-order, people! To make sure you get a copy, just give the Diamond order code –

MAR06 3473

– to the guy/gal at your local comic shop and they’ll know what to do. The book is scheduled to hit store shelves on May 10, so make sure to get your orders in to insure that you’ll get your copy on the day it arrives.

Here’s the blurb printed in Previews:

‘In the first volume of the webcomic strip You’ll Have That, Andy and Katie battle noisy neighbors, have an unpleasant restaurant visit, and cope with the everyday struggles of married life. Foreword by Jef Mallett, creator of the syndicated comic strip, Frazz.’

The book collects the first half of 2005’s comic strip in 64 pages and will cost $4.95! We both know that is super rad!

So go order the book, people!”

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Photo-A-Day #325 02/27/06

Posted by BenSpark on February 27, 2006

Downtown Corning, New York. This is the facade of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. As I was driving to the hotel I saw this and since it was still light I ran back over after stopping at the Harding Harley Davidson Shop I found a public parking area and walked over to the museum, but it was closed, however I got this shot of the buffalo making an escape.

I saw Eight Below today. I really enjoyed the movie, it is hard to watch at times for dog lovers but it is also a triumphant movie of epic survival. I’m not the biggest Paul Walker fan but I liked him very much in this movie. This movie was inspired by the true story of Taro and Jiro, two Japanese sled dogs who survived in the arctic. The original movie about Taro and Jiro was called Nankyoku Monogatari. Taro and Jiro are national heroes in Japan. There is a monument to them and a stamp as well.

Bonus Picture from Today

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Photo-A-Day #324 02/26/06

Posted by BenSpark on February 27, 2006

Another day at the house. Oliver and Duncan are enjoying having us around.

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Don Knotts, TV’s Barney Fife, Dies at 81 – Yahoo! News

Posted by BenSpark on February 26, 2006

Goodbye Don Knotts. Mr. Ferly, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Barney Fife. We will miss you.Don Knotts, TV’s Barney Fife, Dies at 81 – Yahoo! News

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Darren McGavin dies at 83 – Yahoo! News

Posted by BenSpark on February 26, 2006

The Bumpesess’ dogs will not longer bother him. We will miss you Darren McGavin. Your portrayal of Ralhpie’s father in A Christmas Story is part of what makes Christmas special. Darren McGavin dies at 83 – Yahoo! News

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Photo-A-Day #323 02/25/06

Posted by BenSpark on February 25, 2006

Back to Aruba. Today Allison and I worked on and completed our scrapbook from the Honeymoon in Aruba. While we did that we watched A Guy Thing with Jason Lee, (it certainly wasn’t an Earl fix but man that guy knows how to deliver lines. He just has a great way of speaking.) We also took a nice walk this morning before the snow and got more time to break in the new boots.

The scrapbook we got from Target and it had premade pages. They are on clearance right now at Target but I couldn’t find any online to link to for you. We’ll have to see if they have any more tomorrow. All of the things that we saved from the honeymoon were able to be incorporated into the book. As you can tell we are very proud of what we made. It was a great time together working on this project..

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The App-Reese-tice

Posted by BenSpark on February 25, 2006

Our Friend Maureen – Mo – of We’re In a Fight has set up her own fantasy Apprentice game through Yahoo Games. Here are the details from her. If you enjoy the apprentice and want to play the details on how to sign up are below.

“I’ve created a fantasy league for The Apprentice and would love for y’all to join in the fun. I got into the fantasy game for Martha’s Apprentice a little late in the game last year-but still chose the winner as my final pick…so that was something. Basically every week questions are asked about the content of the show, pertaining to the contestants. It’s a guessing game, but I’m sure I’m not going to be working for the Psychic Friends Hotline anytime soon. So if you want to join, just hit the main page at the link “up top.” You may have to create a yahoo id…but that’s pretty painless. If you already have an account with yahoo, then you are ready to proceed. The following info is also necessary to join the group…
Group ID#: 345
Password: reesie
If you have a problem let me know.
I hope to see you all “in the boardroom!!”

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Photo-A-Day #322 02/24/06

Posted by BenSpark on February 25, 2006

Allison and Oliver spending some quality time together. Aren’t they looking cute.

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Jimmy Buffett’s MARGARITAVILLE.com — Online State of Mind

Posted by BenSpark on February 24, 2006

Look at what just posted at Jimmy Buffett’s MARGARITAVILLE.com — Online State of Mind!

Okay so those who know us and who are not parrotheads but would like to help us get tickets please go online on Saturday March 11, 2006 and buy as many tickets as you can (we’d prefer the Saturday show if possible.) I will buy those tickets from you at the price you pay for them and you have to know me personally, sorry not leaving Buffett tickets to chance. No making money off of Jimmy Buffett. It is not in the parrothead spirit. If you are a parrothead and we don’t know it or maybe we do know it but you want to remind us, let us know. Or if you would like to help wait in line up in NH on the 11th so we can try and buy tickets at Filenes in Manchester let us know.

Buffett Back in Mansfield.

AUG 10 TWEETER CENTER
Boston, MA
On sale Saturday, March 11 @ 10AM8:00PM

AUG 12 TWEETER CENTER
Boston, MA
On sale Saturday, March 11 @ 10AM8:00PM”

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