Tim Payne

A Little Luv Goes A Long Way

I saw this truck one day in Baxter Springs, KS (the boyhood home of Hale Irwin, for all you golf fans out there) and had to take a picture of it. Apparently, it’s a Chevy Luv…or at least that’s what I gathered from the markings. Has to be one of the strangest little trucks I’veContinue reading “A Little Luv Goes A Long Way”

Lion Chasers Manifesto

Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC wrote a book called In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day. It’s an amazing book and definitely worth a read. Here is what he calls the “Lion Chasers Manifesto”: Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely atContinue reading “Lion Chasers Manifesto”

18 Things I Would Like To Try

1. Drive A Vehicle Through A Closed Gate Could be either a chain link fence or one of those mechanical arms that goes up and down 2. Ramp A Golf Cart Off A Big Tee Box The landing may be a little rough, and the cart probably wouldn’t fly that far, but still something I’veContinue reading “18 Things I Would Like To Try”

World’s Largest or World’s Only?

If you ever want to spend some time looking at small electric appliances, this is probably the place you want to go. It’s just off I-44, on the way to Diamond, MO and conveniently connected to a boot store. What better way to spend your day than buying a pair of cowboy boots and thenContinue reading “World’s Largest or World’s Only?”

Grass, Fingernails, and Perpetually Growing Things

Well, it’s that time of the year again. Every year I hope it will be different. I put it off as long as I can, but eventually it has to be done. Eventually I have to mow the yard. I realize that it has to be done and once it’s done it looks and feelsContinue reading “Grass, Fingernails, and Perpetually Growing Things”

Daycare & Drinks

What better place for a daycare (Dinosaur Academy) than right next to a bar (Frank’s Lounge)? I drive past this place all the time and I am still trying to figure it out. Is Dinosaur Academy where parents drop their kids off when they want to go drink at Frank’s Lounge or is Frank’s LoungeContinue reading “Daycare & Drinks”

Pokey Little Pokers

I have a confession to make. It involves something that I have been doing for years. In fact, I have been doing it almost every single day for the last several years. Most days I do it multiple times and there have even been days where I do it 20 times or more. I’m talkingContinue reading “Pokey Little Pokers”

One Bad Dude

This is one of my favorite pictures of all time. Saw this guy zipping down the highway one day and we had to get a picture. I think this may be the only time I have ever seen training wheels on a scooter. Absolutely amazing! This guy is my hero.

Wait…what?

Is it just me or does this not seem quite right? Of all the things you could cartoonize (is that a word?) is a pill bottle really the best choice? “Hey kids, Percy the Pill Bottle here! We can be best friends! Just twist off my lid and see all the goodies I have inside!” Continue reading “Wait…what?”

One Dangerous Toy

Is it just me or does the Etch-A-Sketch seem like a pretty dangerous toy? I wonder how many people (kids especially) go to the emergency room each year with Etch-A-Sketch related injuries. Sure, it seems like an innocent enough toy, but I’m sure there have been more people than you think wind up with bustedContinue reading “One Dangerous Toy”