June 04, 2008
All Roads Lead Home
Nah, this here ain't ripped from the pages of Lowrider magazine. This fine, upstanding woman is my mama. So, don't go getting no fresh ideas. Despite the fact that's she's posing with such a nice ride, she ain't really a fan of classic cars. Hard to believe looking at her, I know.
So, why's she care about that ol' truck then anyway? Well, since this '53 Chevy has long since retired from the working life, it's now a show car. The owner still amazingly has the original bill of sale. It lists the salesman as a "Thompson." That guy, he's my granddad. That makes the truck sort of a family artifact. When you have roots as deep and widespread in a particular place as my family does in Conway, SC, you touch on some surprising discoveries.
See there on the right? There's my granddad's name. While you're looking at the invoice, check out the price of the car. Also, I cropped it out, but 15 gallons of gas is listed as costing $4.73 -- only slightly more than the average price of one gallon today. Another interesting bit is that there is an extra charge for a bumper.
Posted by Emerson at 09:07 PM
May 21, 2008
"I say we look for him for the rest of our lives."
This isn't just an awesome piece of nostalgic graffiti. It's also a clue. Near this wall is a nice metal mini-ramp. You wouldn't know it, though. The ramp is hidden from the street and this side of the building by concrete walls. In fact, the only reason I know it's there is because I saw it from the window of a place I was checking out while apartment hunting. After trying to go skate the ramp, I couldn't get to it. All I could find was this seemingly innocuous little stencil. The only nearby door is the entrance to a warehouse. How do I skate this ramp. Who can help me solve this mystery? Have you seen him?
note 1: location intentionally left out.
note 2: the actor who played Animal Chin and I share the same first name.
Posted by Emerson at 08:45 PM
May 14, 2008
And on the 8th Day, God Dropped Acid
Attended the Lighting to Unite event at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on May 10.
Posted by Emerson at 12:21 AM
March 25, 2008
Slightly Off Target
I could be wrong, but I think this advertising strategy has a tiny flaw.
Dargan and E. Cheves St. in Florence, SC
Posted by Emerson at 10:38 PM
March 24, 2008
Insert Bad Jeff Foxworthy Joke Here
Seen on Highway 22 in SC, traveling at speeds around 60 mph. Homes don't need no king cab on a lazy Easter Sunday.
Posted by Emerson at 09:45 PM
March 23, 2008
Is This a Strip Club or What?
Let's play a game.
Is this a strip club ...
or a restaurant?
Okay. One more.
Is this a strip club ...
or a child's amusement? Think his spidey-crotch is tinglin'?
Thanks for playing ... perv.
Posted by Emerson at 11:27 PM
March 16, 2008
Gettting Wasted, Part 3: She Blinded Me with Scientology
Where's Tom Cruise when you really need him? He wasn't around to rescue this significant chunk of the Scientology catalog. It was trashed outside of a church at 7th St and Massachusetts, NW in Washington, DC. According to the enclosed receipt, these items were donated to the church but have a street value of around $300. I gave some of it away to curious coworkers and the remainder to a library. I'm like a Gideon Scientologist or something.
Posted by Emerson at 09:18 PM
God Advertises in Mysterious Ways
Seen at Seaboard St. and 501 in Myrtle Beach, SC
Posted by Emerson at 09:03 PM
March 13, 2008
Your Music Is Garbage
On a dumpster near 28th Ave S and Ocean Blvd in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Posted by Emerson at 09:32 PM
March 12, 2008
In a Tourist Trap Far, Far Away
Tattooine's no beach, so R2-D2 hits South Carolina's Grand Strand.
US 17 and 27th Ave S in NMB, SC
Posted by Emerson at 11:30 PM